Teggsnose Reservoir was built in 1871. It works in conjunction with Bottoms Reservoir to regulate the flow and maintain the current that powered the mills below. The overflow channel allows water to overflow into the lower reservoir rather than overtopping the dam.

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1. Trentabank Reservoir – View from the summit of Tegg's Nose loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

11.3km

03:28

390m

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2. Ridgegate Reservoir – Tegg's Nose Quarry loop from Tegg's Nose South Peak

8.93km

02:43

290m

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3. Shining Tor trig point – Shutlingsloe Summit loop from Allgreave

21.7km

06:30

660m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Sutton, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Teggsnose Reservoir Overflow Channel

1. Trentabank Reservoir – View from the summit of Tegg's Nose loop from Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough

2. Ridgegate Reservoir – Tegg's Nose Quarry loop from Tegg's Nose South Peak

3. Shining Tor trig point – Shutlingsloe Summit loop from Allgreave

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