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Pedal Peak District

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Derwent

Fairholmes Car Park
Derwent, Bamford
Sheffield S33 0AQ
Tel. & Fax: (01433) 651261
Email: derwent.cyclehire@peakdistrict.gov.uk

2011 opening hours:
1 March to 15 April – 9.30am – 5.00pm
16 April to 2 May – 9.30am – 5.30pm
3 May to 27 May – 9.30am - 5.00pm - (CLOSED on 25 May)
28 May to 5 June – 9.30am – 5.30pm
6 June to 22 July – 9.30am – 5.00pm
23 July to 4 September – 9.30am – 5.30pm
5 September to 31 October – 9.30am – 5.00pm
November 2011 to February 2012 – limited opening, details to be confirmed

Closing times are subject to change dependant on time of year or weather. Please contact the centre before you visit to confirm the up to date times.

Prices
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How to get here
Derwent Cycle Hire is situated in the picturesque Derwent Valley. It is accessed from the A57 Sheffield to Glossop road and can also be reached by public transport. Cycle beside the historic Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs through beautiful woodland.

Where you can cycle to
There is a wide range of both easy going and challenging routes for cyclists. But please remember that cycling is only permitted on bridleways – not on footpaths or open moorland. The friendly and knowledgeable Cycle Hire staff are on hand to offer help and advice.

An emergency cycle repair service is also offered although this may not be available at all times.

The reservoirs of the Derwent and Howden were built nearly 100 years ago to supply the cities of Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. Ladybower was completed in 1945 to supply an ever increasing demand. With the combination of water, woodlands and high moorland, the Upper Derwent has become a unique place for wildlife.

In the West Tower of the Derwent Dam there is a memorial and museum for the Dambusters 617 squadron. The museum is open most Sundays and Bank Holidays.

About the cycle hire centre
The Derwent Cycle Hire centre at Fairholmes forms part of a visitor complex including visitor centre, refreshment kiosk and ranger services. Toilets (including disabled facilities), picnic tables and seating areas are all provided on site. The car park is pay and display (free to blue badge holders).

The visitor centre provides maps and guides on the area.

Car park charges

Upper Derwent Valley Visitor Guide (590KB)