Ladybower Reservoir

Hope Valley, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026

Ladybower Reservoir Trails - Hope Village, Peak District

Ladybower Reservoir Trails takes place on 26 September 2026, based at Hope Showground, Marsh Farm, Castleton Road, Hope, Hope Valley, United Kingdom. The event offers waymarked trail routes around classic Peak District ground with upland moorland, reservoir edges and forest trails.

Distances

  • 21K Start in Hope Village, climb Win Hill, riverside and Thornhill Trail, finish in Hope
  • 52K Long route including Win Hill, Ladybower/Derwent/Howden reservoir edges and upland moors

The 21K route climbs Win Hill for panoramic views across Hope Valley, then descends into forest to follow rolling riverside paths toward the Thornhill Trail and returns through Aston to the finish in Hope. The 52K begins in Hope Valley, summits Win Hill, follows reservoir edges and crosses moorland to Back Tor, Derwent Edge and Whinstone Lee Tor before dropping to the Thornhill Trail back to Hope.

Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results and post-race goodies. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and marshals are present to guide and cheer on the course. An event village offers food and drink options. The organiser identifies sustainability as a growing priority and an event t-shirt is available at a discounted price through the event partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

52 km
52k
Half Marathon
21k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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Trail races around Castleton with waymarked short and long courses, varied terrain and panoramic ridge views. The event uses small group waved starts, requires kit for runners, offers bakery refreshments and supports path repairs.

A four hour endurance run on a 5.3 km circuit in New Mills where participants complete as many laps as possible. Entries are now full; minimum age 18 and entry fee £25.

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