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Crook Hill is a prominent hill between the two arms of Ladybower Reservoir. While not high, it is visibile from all around the reservoir and does have a good view around the area. The route is a short route up from the reservoir and along the paths to reach the summit, then after a quick descent, it is a pleasent walk along the water side.

From the car park follow the track on the south-east of the parking. This track leads west thorough the forest, rising to a path junction at the end of the forest. A sharp turn left now to follow the track along the ridge with Crook Hill prominent in the distance. As the path starts to curve around the hill, by a wall, walk up the lesser top at .382. From here walk over to Crook Hill. The hill has a number of interesting rocks around it. The view here is good including the two arms of Ladybower reservoir, and over to Win Hill. The hill gives a good viewpoint to the edges on the east, Derwent and Stanage Edge. (3.0kms. 150m. 1hrs. 10min.)

From the top of Crook Hill descend steeply to reach Crookhill Farm. The path goes around the north west of the farm buildings. Follow the path down to the road. Cross the road and follow the tracks that reach the path around the reservoir. The final part of the walk is alongside the reservoir. Follow past the aquaduct, and then onto the car park. Much of this walk is through the forest, which is thin enough to give good views over the water to the hillside. (2.5kms. 20m. 0hrs. 50min.)

11th December 2024 Walked clockwise from Ashopton viaduct, which meant a steep walk up Crook Hill. But from here there is an easy walk north to the forest and after a wet walk down to the reservoir a pleasant walk along the shoreline. It had been wet recently so it was wet underfoot especially on the walk down by the forest to the reservoir. They have been felling trees by the walk down.

8th August 2023 An afternoon walk on a sunny summers day. I followed the path up to the ridge and then walked along to Crook Hill. Sat a while by some of the rocks to take in the view. The prominent position makes for good views all around. Given this was high holiday season and a nice day, there were few people about away from the main Derwent Valley.