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Birchen Clough Waterfall and The Trinnacle

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Birchen Clough Waterfall and The Trinnacle

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Birchen Clough Waterfall and The Trinnacle

Recommended by 126 hikers out of 128

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Peak District National Park

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Location: Saddleworth, Oldham, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Dovestone Reservoir – Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

13.5km

03:57

340m

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

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2. Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

14.3km

04:06

330m

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

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3. Birchen Clough Waterfall – The Trinnacle loop from New Delph

17.5km

05:23

600m

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

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Adie

September 4, 2023

The Trinnacle is a three-pronged gritstone pillar, high above Dove Stone reservoir, that has become a popular location for "selfies" due to coverage on social media.

The pillar and access to it is severely exposed, which means that a fall here would result in a very serious or fatal injury. Ask yourself if it is worth risking your life, or those who may attempt to rescue you - for a photo?

The trails leading to the Trinnacle are steep, slippery, boggy and feature rocky terrain throughout with sections of exposed scrambling. In particular, the scramble segment alongside Birchen Clough / Greenfield Waterfall has taken several people by surprise over the years, resulting in many accidents.

Be aware that weather conditions can change very quickly and this can greatly increase the hazards encountered. Appropriate footwear, clothing and the ability to objectively assess conditions and your own abilities are advised.

More information from Oldham Mountain Rescue Team: omrt.org/news

Jamie Stanton

June 2, 2021

Cross the river at the bottom and Stay up the left side until you reach the top and then cross back over and head up the hill to the right

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Distance 2.30 km

Uphill 190 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Saddleworth, Oldham, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Birchen Clough Waterfall and The Trinnacle

1. Dovestone Reservoir – Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

2. Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

3. Birchen Clough Waterfall – The Trinnacle loop from New Delph

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