Derbyshire (/ ˈ d ɑːr b ɪ ˌ ʃ ɪ ər,-ʃ ər /) is a county in the East Midlands of England. "Good question. These are external links and will open in a new window

"They would also find themselves stuck because access to the river has a grille so they would need a professional rescue team to get them out. Its nickname is "The Glory Hole" if you need to ask a local for directions.A more common sight than shaft spillways are overflow spillways, which carry water down part or all of the dam.It was damage to the spillway at Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, that saw more than 1,500 residents Other reservoirs employ side channel spillways, which as the name suggests channel the water away from the side of the dam, or outlet towers, which mechanically pump water from the reservoir.You'll find one of these at Rutland Water along with a limnological tower - used to study aquatic ecosystems within the reservoir.The BBC is not responsible for the content of external Internet sitesLebanese security forces deployed tear gas on a group of demonstrators near parliament. There is a Visitors Centre as well as scenic overlooks, and if you go on a Sunday you can visit the small Derwent Valley Museum located in the west tower of Derwent Dam (just north of the Visitors Centre).

Its history is so interesting.

Hard to imagine two villages flooded over to create the Reservoir. We did find a spot to park after a while, and we then had the pleasure to walk across the dam, a great experience. These are external links and will open in a new windowTwo fishermen caused a stir earlier this week when they were filmed sailing perilously close to a giant "plug hole" at Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire.Severn Trent Water, which owns the reservoir, said the pair had put themselves in a serious danger and Ladybower Reservoir has two of these dramatic-looking "plug holes" but exactly what do they do?One wag on social media joked the plug holes provided a direct route to Australia while another person said they were told as a child there was a giant mincing machine at the bottom.Technically known as shaft spillways but affectionately known as plug holes, the drains were designed to regulate water levels in the reservoir by letting out water when the reservoir became full after prolonged wet spells.The water is carried away down tunnels through the dam to the River Derwent downstream.Each plug hole has a diameter of 24m (78ft) and the drop from the exit point to the floor of the tunnel below is 20m (66ft).These shaft spillways have been nicknamed bellmouth or morning glory - after the flower - spillways.Following the water down the hole would not end well, according to Severn Trent Water. Been down by the reservoir today, weather wasn’t brilliant, but there were one or two people about, there are facilities open at Derwent da,m visitor centre. To learn more or withdraw consent, please visit our

Please choose a different date.Beautiful scenery, be sure to take your walking boots because you can walk for miles surrounded in peace..just taking in the scenery and listening to the wild life .this is su h a beautiful area and ideal for dog walking plenty places near by for lovely pub lunches.A stunning place to visit, on our visit it was very busy and difficult to park.
A great circular walk.

Low water levels at a reservoir have revealed a rarely-seen abandoned village that was flooded in the 1940s.
An unnatural lake in a naturally beautiful setting.


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