United Kingdom
England
North West England
Oldham
Saddleworth
Ashway Gap Overflow Spillway
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Oldham
Saddleworth
Ashway Gap Overflow Spillway
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 26 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Peak District National Park
Location: Saddleworth, Oldham, North West England, England, United Kingdom
The Ashway Gap tunnel was built to maintain the water supply to the mills downstream of the Yeoman Hay Reservoir. It takes water from upstream of the reservoir through a tunnel and down this channel to the Greenfield Brook. This was before Dove Stone Reservoir was constructed. Today it acts as a relief channel diverting high flow from the reservoirs. It's a spectacular sight during the winter and at periods of high rain.
September 2, 2024
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