Does anybody know if the sides/'lake'side of Ladybower are accessible for paddling etc?

I've noticed from the roadside that there are 'sandy' areas and am wondering if you are allowed/able to walk down to them and use them as mini-beaches :confused:

Absolutely not!

The land will belong to Severn Trent Water Authority and you will be trespassing if you are on that land.

And that water is incredibly deep. Where it appears to be a beach, I presume you mean on the road that leads to Hathersage, there is one helluva drop - you'll see it during the next draught. And hidden currents too, to drag you under.

I don't mean to be rude but the thought of paddling in that area is absolutely crazy.

No, you're not rude - but no, its not a crazy idea, if there is no knowledge of 'sudden depths' etc!

Hence why I enquired!

Do the fishers get special licenses granting access to the water's edge around the reservoir?

Edit: probably, being the nature of 'fishing licenses'.




- Am trying to think of places around Sheffield with water which can be visited in the (hopefully) hot summer holidays.

Originally posted by Henrietta
- Am trying to think of places around Sheffield with water which can be visited in the (hopefully) hot summer holidays.

Ponds Forge would be your best bet for safety or even better Hathersage open air pool.

If you must play with water in the countryside stick to small brooks like the one at Wyming brook which is popular.

But please keep an eye on children at all times, it was only a couple of weeks ago when that lad drowned locally.

oh come on, its not *that* dangerous

I've been swimming in red myers before with no trouble at all

(red myers is a nicer resevoir :) )

Originally posted by Carl_Malibu
oh come on, its not *that* dangerous

I've been swimming in red myers before with no trouble at all

(red myers is a nicer resevoir :) )

if its not that dangerous why all these kids drowning?

even the most acomplished swimmers cant cope at time as on at hotday its still icy cold under surface and also a lot of under current!

theres bein sensible and being daft though isnt there.

Originally posted by Carl_Malibu
theres bein sensible and being daft though isnt there.

regardless of how "sensible" you are is it really worth the risk, your a young lad. is it really worth losing your life at such a young age to swim in a place thats not allowed? all these places have no swimming signs for a reason.

a boy i went to school with drowned rescuing one of these idiots and he was a trained lifeguard

2 years ago my friends and I swam across Ladybower (the stretch just out of sight of the bridge at the start of the Snake Pass). There was a heat wave at the time and the water was really warm, but the further out we swam, the colder it became.

Looking back, it was a really stupid thing to do and I wouldn't do it again; avoid reservoirs they are vary dangerous!

Don't they still have paddling at Rivelin. They also don't allow it at Rother Valley either.

Originally posted by desy
Don't they still have paddling at Rivelin. They also don't allow it at Rother Valley either.

i was at rother valley today and there are country by-laws stating it is illegal to paddle and it carries a fine of £500!

Why dont you try the paddling pools at Rivelin Park. We had a lovely afternoon there a few weeks ago:)

LisaH xxx

they'll be saying the North Sea is dangerous next!!:rolleyes:

Cheers for the replies -

I know of the paddling pools at Rivelin; Ponds Forge was not the kind of thing I had in mind ;) I'm meaning open air natural shallow flat pool/stream places! Not for swimming either.

I can remember going to Slippery Stones once years ago, but it was a reasonable walk there I think and I have no idea if there were shallow areas or just the pool bit.

There used to be an open pool at hathersage, although it may be residents only now you will have to check

Originally posted by Henrietta
Cheers for the replies -

I know of the paddling pools at Rivelin; Ponds Forge was not the kind of thing I had in mind ;) I'm meaning open air natural shallow flat pool/stream places! Not for swimming either.

I can remember going to Slippery Stones once years ago, but it was a reasonable walk there I think and I have no idea if there were shallow areas or just the pool bit.

How about Chatsworth? Park in the garden centre car park and head towards the house in the distance. There's a patch of river inbetween you and the house (!) where people take their kids for paddling etc. I believe there are buses that run out that way too.

There's also the stream at Toad's Mouth - Fox House. That's good for a day out and there's rock scrambling too. And buses run out there, if that's an issue.

Originally posted by Henrietta
Cheers for the replies -

I know of the paddling pools at Rivelin; Ponds Forge was not the kind of thing I had in mind ;) I'm meaning open air natural shallow flat pool/stream places! Not for swimming either.

I can remember going to Slippery Stones once years ago, but it was a reasonable walk there I think and I have no idea if there were shallow areas or just the pool bit.

Millhouses Park! Not my idea of exciting but if your kids are little/don't want a day jaunt it might be just the ticket.

There's a flat bit of the river where little ones paddle with their fishing nets. All very safe :) And you've the cafe (very nice it is too) and boating lake and playground and bike/skater park.

SHsheff thanks very much! :)

Chatsworth was on my noted list for daytrips out so thats some extra points, and Toad's Mouth sounds like an excellent idea too. Nicely out away from town too, but not too far.

Thanks :)

Miniminch - the North Sea is very dangerous. I was throwing myself into it the other week when it was boiling and trod in a rotten Cod.:gag: :D

Dovedale seems a nice spot to take kids for messing about in the water, and there are some spots near Ashford too.

What about getting a paddling pool for the garden if there's room? It can be used by the kids and later on by the adults who can lie in the water surrounded by chilling cans of coke/beer. ;)

Yes, stick to public swimming baths Henrietta, it's far too dangerous to play around in waters like Ladybower.



HAVE FUN!

Just got back from Toads mouth with the kids its really good. Had an ice-cream, picnic and a dip in the stream.

Bet it was sweltering this afternoon out in Derbyshire teddygirl, i've been chilling out all afternoon in the comfort of my new air conditioning.

There is a wonderful, heated open air pool at Hathersage which is the place to swim in the Peak.

Left to the village by some old Methodist donkeys years ago it is kept in good nick, but does have some peculiarities going back to the original bequest, I think I am right in saying that they are not allowed to open on a Sunday.

ring 01433 650843 for more detail regarding opening hours

I'd recommend Padley Gorge below fox house off the Hathersage road

oh slippery stones !!!!! we used to spend loads of time there when i was at college.

Definately don't go swimming in reservoirs! A friend of mine died last summer swimming in a resevoir up here in the north-east, and another friend of mine who was with the fire brigade ended up pulling him out of the water two hours later.

He went for a dip because it was hot, got sucked to the bottom with the currents and died because his heart failed in the cold temperature. He was 17, and just wanted to cool down... and now.. well he's quite obviously dead.

Originally posted by Hook
Definately don't go swimming in reservoirs
Just to re-affirm that I did not say I wanted to go swimming in Ladybower :rolleyes: :thumbsup:

Commuter is spot on... I went to Paddley Gorge loads as a kid and it's absolutely quality! Also check out Endcliffe Park for paddling - near the kids' playground...

A little off topic but are dogs allowed in chatswoth grounds next to the river? A few of us are planning to go up there this weekend for a picnic and I'd really like to take my little doggy.

Originally posted by fredsredhat
A little off topic but are dogs allowed in chatswoth grounds next to the river?

Absolutely!

Lovely place for a picnic while the dog has a ball in the river.
Just watch out for curious cows if they are around.

thanks cgksheff. Might even take some pics of the mammoth water fight that will happen :-)