"The view from the view point and the other side looking up at the dam are spectacular 👌."
"The scenery is amazing."
"This is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with a variety of great walks of all levels to do."
"Standing anywhere near this Dam makes you feel very small but also in awe? The sheer size and mass of it is truly mind-boggling."
"A beautiful spot made even more special by the association with 617 squadron - The Dambusters."
"Amazing scenery, lovely walks up to the dam and all rounded off by some exceptional history."
"Derwent Dam Viewpoint is an absolute gem!"
Cons:
"Its not that big or impressive... it's been over hyped in my opinion."
"It might just be me but this was a massive disappointment."
"Unfortunately we didn’t get to see the Dam in all its glory as water levels were low."
"The only disappointment was you can't walk across the dam itself."
Accessibility and Walks
Pros:
"Mostly disabled access although not to the top of the dam as there are 92 steps."
"We were really impressed with how easy it was to get to this area by car and then navigate the various trails, attractions, and pubs on foot."
"The paths are easily accessible around the reservoir, but be prepared to walk."
"Great place to visit with a few laid out walks of varying length to enjoy the surroundings."
"Lovely walk up to Howden Reservoir and around Derwent and Ladybower."
"Surfaced paths make for easy walking."
"Very convenient walking paths well displayed, was nice enough that I could do them with my 4 month old and a pushchair."
Cons:
"Make sure you do squats for a solid two weeks before you visit because there's loads of steps to actually get up there, and you might lose the will to live before you reach your destination."
"There are however some steep steps on a couple of parts of the circular walk."
"Access to the Dam through the forest for the disabled is impossible."
"A couple of benches around not advisable for wheelchair or prams though walking sticks should be able to manage."
"Just disappointed that disabled blue badge holders are now getting charged for parking."
Parking and Facilities
Pros:
"Great picnic area with coffee shop, right by dam."
"There's also a bike hire shop so it's worth hiring a bike while you're there, very well recommended!!"
"Alongside the car park are toilets an information center and more importantly a goofy cafe selling good food drinks and of course ice cream... which was very welcome on a hot day."
"Great car parking. Lovely little cafe and clean toilets."
"There is parking available at the visitors centre along with toilets, disabled facilities and baby changing room."
"Many parking options, information shop is there, with souvenirs too."
Cons:
"Wow views were amazing to shame there's not much of a parking place you have to keep driving around until people exit which can take long while."
"The car park gets full on good weather days."
"Parking can be a bit difficult at times."
"Busy car parking at weekends."
"The only drawback that carpark is too small for amount of people visiting this place on weekends."
"Parking at mid morning was a little tricky but managed to get on the car park."
"Couldn't get parked in the car park so had to try and fund somewhere else."