The Top 20 Lakes around Meltham
Looking to visit the best lakes around Meltham? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Meltham’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Dovestone Reservoir
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Dovestone Reservoir is situated where the Greenfield and Chew Brooks valleys come together above the village of Greenfield on Saddleworth Moor.
The reservoir is located at the gateway to the …
The reservoir is located at the gateway to the …
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Yeoman Hey Reservoir
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Nestled within the iconic Peak District National Park near Oldham is the Yeoman Hey Reservoir.
This reservoir sits amongst three in the area and is surrounded by rolling grouse moorland and high gritstone escarpments.
This reservoir sits amongst three in the area and is surrounded by rolling grouse moorland and high gritstone escarpments.
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Wessenden Reservoir
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One of four reservoirs in the Wessenden Valley, this is a beautiful spot and a great objective for a hike. Constructed in 1836, it was built to supply water to …
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Woodhead Reservoir
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Woodhead Reservoir has been supplying water from the River Etherow to residents of Greater Manchester since 1877. The reservoir was constructed by John Frederick Bateman and took 30 years to …
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Holmfirth Road Climb (Dovestone Reservoir)
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Known locally as the “Isle of Skye” after a long-since closed pub. A long, steady, almost alpine-like climb. Nice views across Dovestones reservoir. There tend to be a lot of parked cars along the road on nice days.
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