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Derbyshire Dales

Roadford Lake Dam

Derbyshire Dales

Roadford Lake Dam

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Roadford Lake Dam

Hiking

4.8

(30)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Location: Hognaston, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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December 19, 2024

Hiking

Planning for the reservoir started in the 1960s and construction started in 1979. In 1984, there was a partial collapse of the dam before it was filled. The dam was removed before the construction of a new dam began in 1989. The finished reservoir was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.

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Distance 945 m

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 30 m

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Hognaston, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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