Kinder Reservoir is a striking stretch of water tucked beneath the wild expanse of Kinder Scout. Built between 1903-1911, the reservoir is fed by the River Kinder and by the stream flowing down William Clough valley.

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

August 27, 2022

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Kinder Reservoir was constructed in 1912 and is a beautifully photogenic place. There are rough paths around the edges of the reservoir and a rather grand former water treatment works building which has sadly fallen into disrepair.

Alex Taylor

March 8, 2022

Hiking

Beautifully secluded lake, wildlife is plentiful. Shame about the vandalism to the old waterworks buildings

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1. Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

13.7km

04:09

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Below Kinder Scout: A Circular Walk Around Kinder Reservoir

6.77km

01:58

170m

This easy 4.2-mile hike around Kinder Reservoir offers scenic views below Kinder Scout in the Peak District, taking under two hours.

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3. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Hayfield

11.2km

03:39

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 340 m

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Location: Hayfield, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Kinder Reservoir

1. Kinder Reservoir, Kinder Downfall & Kinder Low loop from Bowden Bridge — Peak District National Park

2. Below Kinder Scout: A Circular Walk Around Kinder Reservoir

3. Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Low Trig Point loop from Hayfield

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