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Dale Dike Reservoir

Name: Dale Dike Reservoir
Rating: 2

Recommended by 39 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Peak District National Park

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Location: Bradfield, Sheffield, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Agden Reservoir – Dale Dike Reservoir loop from High Bradfield

13.0km

03:37

230m

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

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2. Dale Dike Reservoir – Boot's Folly (Strines Tower) loop from Low Bradfield

10.1km

02:52

220m

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

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3. Dale Dike Reservoir – Strines Reservoir loop from Low Bradfield

5.57km

01:33

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

January 3, 2023

Dale Dike Reservoir was built between 1859 and 1864 to power the mills downstream and to supply drinking water to Sheffield. Sadly, the day after the reservoir was filled, the dam failed – resulting in millions of gallons of water rushing into Sheffield. The disaster, known as the Great Sheffield Flood, killed 244 people and destroyed more than 5,000 properties.

These days, the reservoir is an idyllic place for hiking. There are lots of paths to explore, taking you along the shoreline, into woodlands and up onto the moors.

Anton

September 25, 2020

Good place to start your hike to ensure free parking.

51m

June 5, 2023

The Dale Dike overflows the reservoir of the same name and runs down the valley into Damflask Reservoir.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Bradfield, Sheffield, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Dale Dike Reservoir

1. Agden Reservoir – Dale Dike Reservoir loop from High Bradfield

2. Dale Dike Reservoir – Boot's Folly (Strines Tower) loop from Low Bradfield

3. Dale Dike Reservoir – Strines Reservoir loop from Low Bradfield

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