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Wide shot of the Bellmouth overflow looking up the Reservoir. On the south east corner of Ladybower Reservoir

The Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs of Howden, Derwent and Ladybower are a spectacular place to visit during the winter months. The magnificent Howden Dam creates a spectacular sight and noise (turn on the sound!) when it overflows. The Howden reservoir was also the place where the RAF trained for the famous and historically important Dambuster mission. Once the dams start to overflow and the water levels rise the Ladybower Plugholes also start to overflow. You can safely view the plughole, whic

25 eerie photos of dried up reservoirs after months of sunshine

The Dams in the Upper Derwent Valley overflow during the winter months and create a spectacular display and noise! The Howden reservoir alongside Ladybower and Derwent make up the Upper Derwent Valley Reservoirs, home to some of the areas most dramatic scenery and famously the place where the Dam Busters trained in their Lancaster Bombers during World War 2. There is parking available at Fairholmes car park with visitor centre, cycle hire, toilets and cafe. Find out more about the beautiful loca