This from the Peak Park, or follow the link to Severn Trent below for their info page:
Upper Derwent Valley – Howden / Derwent reservoir loop
Landowner: Severn Trent (partnership management site)
From mid-September 2022, the landowner will be carrying out forest management work in the woodland on the west side of Derwent reservoir (north of Fairhlolmes Visitor Centre) to help contain the spread of Phytophthora ramorum.
The works will require the use of mechanical harvesters and forwarders to fell, process, and remove the trees from the woodland, in some locations it will be necessary to have machinery operating from the road. During this time the landowner will need to close some footpaths and roads.
After felling there will be planting of a mix of native and forestry stock trees, these are more resilient to disease and will allow the landowner to continue to sustainably manage the area for years to come. Great care will be taken during the work to protect the many species who call this area home.
Map of Fairholmes closures – click/touch to expand
Please note:
- Derwent Lane and normal road access from the A57 (Snake Pass) south from the visitor centre itself remains unaffected by any routine closures.
- There will be no access to any users north of the visitor centre along the western edge of Howden reservoir.
- Cycle Hire services remain open for business at Fairholmes, for routes to the south and east of the visitor centre