Win Hill Circular Walk and Route Map

The summit of Win Hill is 462 metres high and after an energetic hike to the top, you will be rewarded with spectacular panoramic views over Ladybower Reservoir and the Peak District. Here are 4 Win Hill walks on the Derbyshire Walks App.

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Win Hill walk 1
4.25 miles

This is our shortest walk to the fantastic viewing point of Win Hill. Whilst the walk is relatively short it is quite a long tough climb to the top. However, the views of the Ladybower reservoir (which was built between 1935 and 1943), and countryside surrounding it is amazing and well worth the effort. From there the route back to the reservoir is a slow, gentle descent mainly through forest. After your big climb you can pat yourself on the back and have some well deserved refreshments at The Yorkshire Bridge Inn just off the A6013 or the Ladybower Inn off the A57.

Win Hill walk 2
6.5 miles

This is a slightly shorter version to the Win Hill Walk 4. The route is very similar but shorter. You will still get all of the amazing views of the beautiful Ladybower Reservoir and surrounding countryside and a lovely level walk near the reservoir at the end of the walk, but the descent down through the woodland will not be as steep.

Win Hill walk 3
7 miles

This walk will also take you up to the amazing viewpoint of Win Hill but takes you firstly along the side of the Derwent Valley and then on to the small village of Thornhill before taking the steady climb up to Win Hill. Before the big climb, if you are looking for a short break from the walk, we have added an optional there and back route to the attractive village of Bamford. This detour walks past Bamford Mill and its wonderful weir which was once a cotton mill, now sympathetically converted into rather smart apartments. From there you can follow the route into the village and have some refreshments at The Anglers Rest a lovely pub and cafe before retracing your steps back across the river ready for the uphill walk to Win Hill. After taking time to enjoy the stunning views of the beautiful Ladybower Reservoir and surrounding countryside the walk continues back downhill on woodland paths to the reservoir and back to your starting point. If you didn’t take the detour (and even if you did), you can get some well deserved refreshments after your walk at The Yorkshire Bridge Inn just off the A6013 or the Ladybower Inn off the A57.

Win Hill walk 4
9 miles

This is our longest walk which takes you to the wonderful viewpoint of Win Hill. You will need plenty of energy for this walk as it is quite long and there is a big steep climb up to Win Hill itself. However the views at the top of the Ladybower Reservoir and its surroundings is certainly a just reward. It is the only big hill on this walk and the rest of the walk is quite easy going starting on a wide grass covered ridge giving wonderful views and then through forest paths for most of the way. There is a short steep descent half way around the walk which may be slippery in wet weather.

Here are a few comments from people who have walked the Win Hill walk on the app.

Win Hill walk 1

The directions were spot on. The walk and views were amazing. However, although dog friendly, there are signs saying ‘dogs on leads at all times’. And also there are no bins of any description anywhere ...The payment machine does now take cards at the carpark which is a help.

Win Hill walk 1

A fantastic walk with a sturdy climb rewarded with exquisite views.

Win Hill walk 1

As a 68 year old ex veteran, who has lapsed into a couch potato, strenuous but very enjoyable apart from the rain on the last lap. But hey its not a race, plenty of breathers enroute.

Win Hill walk 1

The car park at the start is £3. Cash only, no card or telephone parking.

Win Hill walk 1

A great walk, thank you! There are some steep parts on this walk and the climb to the top is a bit tough, but the views are definitely worth the effort.

Win Hill walk 1