Snailsden Reservoir is a pretty place, set high on the moor, but not actually that far from the nearest road. It's a great place for a picnic but take care as the banks are quite muddy and Yorkshire Water would rather people didn't swim here.

Constructed in the mid 1890s to increase the water supply for the growing local towns.

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1. View over Snailsden Reservoir – Snailsden Reservoir loop from Hade Edge

8.24km

02:20

190m

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

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2. Winscar Reservoir – Dead Edge End Trig Point loop from Dunford

19.1km

05:16

320m

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

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3. Holme Styes Reservoir – View of Yateholme Reservoir loop from Hade Edge

9.09km

02:33

190m

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

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Elevation 470 m

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Location: Dunford, Barnsley, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Snailsden Reservoir

1. View over Snailsden Reservoir – Snailsden Reservoir loop from Hade Edge

2. Winscar Reservoir – Dead Edge End Trig Point loop from Dunford

3. Holme Styes Reservoir – View of Yateholme Reservoir loop from Hade Edge

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