Derwent
in Derbyshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.400 and -1.743 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 24' 0" and W -1° 44' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:22 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:46 am and 8:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Explore Derwent

Derwent in Derbyshire (England) is located in United Kingdom about 147 mi (or 237 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Derwent is now 12:22 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Derwent, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Manchester Woodford Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 30 mi (or 49 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bradfield, Penistone, Meltham, Wortley and Cawthorne. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

RIDING HOPE CROSS AND THE DERWENT VALLEY MTB

Published: January 14, 2013
Length: 13:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dan hoffman

Riding out and about in the peaks. we set off from hope and head up to hope cross its quite a rocky climb so its a good one to warm up on. from hope cross it and a rocky trail were i have...


Peak District - Wild Camping - Wild Country Zephyros 1

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 03:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dean Read

A quick video i've stitched together from one of my recent wild camps in the Peak District, it's nothing too fancy and there is some wind noise at times.. that aside... I hope you enjoy it...


Peak District - Win Hill & Hope Cross in the Snow

Published: March 26, 2013
Length: 32:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dean Read

A walk starting at the Yorkshire Bridge Inn at Ladybower in the Peak District.I head up to the top of a windswept Win Hill and then through the snow drifts to Hope Cross. I then forge may way...


Peak District Country Walk Ladybower Reservoir to Whinstone Lee Tor and its abundant wildlife roun

Published: June 05, 2014
Length: 59:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in the Peak District at Ladybower Reservoir where the Dam Busters practiced their low flying and bombing techniques before attacking and destroying the dams in West...


Derwent Dams Part 2

Published: November 26, 2014
Length: 37:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: blusnapper

This is the second in a series of FPV quadcopter flights above the Derwent Dams in Derbyshire, famous for their association with the Dam Busters. Here we fly over the Ladybower Reservoir,...


Hayabusa and GSXR600R Off-road and River Crossing [AdventureDream]

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 49:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Adventure Dream

Did you ever need to cross the river on your super bike ? Here you can see how NOT to do it ! Peak District National Park.


2 Lancasters - Derwent Valley

Published: September 21, 2014
Length: 40:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tim Dunlop

Take a trip down Derwent Valley (Hope Valley) in the Lancaster Bomber formation. The 1st time that 2 Lancaster Bombers have flown down the valley in over 50 years. Derwent Dam is one of the...


Peak District - Derwent Edge & Derwent Dam

Published: November 01, 2014
Length: 55:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dean Read

This week I headed to the Upper Derwent Valley for a wander to enjoy the Autumn colours, the Peak District is looking fantastic at the moment as the trees and bracken turn orange. I parked...


Lancaster Bombers flypast at 'Dambusters' Derwent Dam 21/09/2014

Published: September 21, 2014
Length: 25:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xtratalk1

Video footage from today of 2 Lancaster Bombers flying over 'Dambusters' Derwent Dam and returning with another pass in the other direction. Also featuring views of the crowds and views of...


Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter - Flight over Derwent Dam, Derbyshire

Published: October 01, 2014
Length: 09:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xtratalk1

Syma X5C-1 Quadcopter, Flight over Derwent Dam on The Dambusters Flight Day 21/09/2014. Taken after The Lancaster Bombers had flown over.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Howden Reservoir

The Howden Reservoir is a Y-shaped reservoir, top one of the three in the Upper Derwent Valley, England. The western half of the reservoir lies in Derbyshire, whereas the eastern half is in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The county border runs through the middle of the reservoir, following the original path of the River Derwent. The longest arm is around 1.25 miles (2 km) in length.

Located at 53.4333, -1.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs of the Peak District, Dams completed in 1912

Derwent Reservoir (Derbyshire)

Not to be confused with Derwent Water in Cumbria, or Derwent Reservoir (North East England) Derwent Reservoir is the middle of three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley in the northeast of Derbyshire, England. It lies approximately 10 miles from Glossop and 10 miles from Sheffield. The River Derwent flows first through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir and finally through Ladybower Reservoir.

Located at 53.4125, -1.74306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs of the Peak District

Ladybower Reservoir

Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir, the lowest of three in the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England. The River Ashop flows into the reservoir from the west; the River Derwent flows south, initially through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir, and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. The area is now a popular tourist location, with the Fairholmes visitors' centre located at the northern tip of Ladybower.

Located at 53.3833, -1.71667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Reservoirs of the Peak District

A57 road

The A57 is a major road in England. It runs east from Liverpool to Lincoln, via Warrington, Cadishead, Irlam, Patricroft, Eccles, Salford and Manchester, then through the Pennines over the Snake Pass (between the high moorlands of Bleaklow and Kinder Scout), around the Ladybower Reservoir, through Sheffield and past Worksop. Within Manchester a short stretch becomes the A57(M) motorway.

Located at 53.3896, -1.75251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Roads in Cheshire, Roads in Yorkshire, Transport in Derbyshire, Transport in Lancashire, Transport in Lincolnshire, Transport in Merseyside, Transport in Nottinghamshire, Transport in South Yorkshire

Win Hill

Win Hill lies north west of Bamford in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. At 462 m, it is almost surrounded by the River Derwent to the east, River Noe to the south west and Ladybower Reservoir to the north, but a ridge running north west links it to Kinder Scout.

Located at 53.3615, -1.72198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of the Peak District, Mountains and hills of Derbyshire

Crook Hill

Crook Hill is a small hill in the Peak District National Park in the English county of Derbyshire, 5 kilometres northeast of Castleton.

Located at 53.3782, -1.7258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains and hills of the Peak District, Mountains and hills of Derbyshire

Derwent Edge

Derwent Edge is a Millstone Grit escarpment that lies above the Upper Derwent Valley in the Peak District National Park in the English county of Derbyshire. The Millstone Grit forms the edge of the high peat moorland plateau on the eastern side of the valley above Ladybower Reservoir, the edges being the last remains of the gritstone which originally covered all of the Peak District, most of which was scraped off by glaciers in the last ice age.

Located at 53.4152, -1.7041 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills and edges of South Yorkshire, Mountains and hills of the Peak District, Mountains and hills of Derbyshire, Climbing areas of England

River Alport

The River Alport flows for 9 km in the Dark Peak of the Peak District in Derbyshire, England. Its source is on Bleaklow, from which it flows south through the Grains in the Water swamp, then over gritstone to Alport Bridge on the A57 Snake Pass route from Sheffield to Manchester, where it joins the River Ashop, which flows into the Ladybower Reservoir about 2.5 miles down the valley. The course of the river includes three small waterfalls.

Located at 53.4, -1.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Derbyshire, Rivers and valleys of the Peak District


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Derwent Chapel, Derwent