The overflow hole at Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent Valley, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

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Ladybower Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, at the heart of the Peak District National Park. The reservoir was built between 1935 and 1943, and was officially opened by King George VI on 24th September 1945. The reservoir was constructed due to the heavy demand for water from industrial towns surrounding the Peak District. With its long, deep valley, high average rainfall and low population level, Ladybower was seen as an ideal location for the storage of water.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Ladybower reservoir Hope Valley Derbyshire
Photo credit: © Chris Walls / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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