Name: Barbrook Reservoir
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Barbrook Reservoir

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Barbrook Reservoir

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Holmesfield, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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4.6

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1. White Edge – White Edge loop from Curbar

10.5km

02:51

150m

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

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2. Moss Survivors Memorial Bench – Barbrook Reservoir loop from Totley Bents

6.28km

01:39

60m

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

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4.8

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3. Curbar Edge – Curbar Edge loop from Totley

18.1km

04:52

230m

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

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Damian

June 24, 2022

Now disused Victorian reservoir. Good spot for birdwatching.

Kevb

October 7, 2024

Great spot for migrating birds. Sitting on the dam wall with a cuppa whiling the time away.

Walk The Walk 🌳

January 18, 2024

Built in 1882 by the Chesterfield Union Water Works, Barbrook Reservoir (or Still as it was called then) held around 100 million gallons of water fed by the Totley Moss to supply the homes of the below valley. It was used for almost 100 years until decommissioning in the 1970s. It fell into disrepair and eventually was breached in 1999. The ‘dried’ reservoir bed is now a nature reserve and forms a peaceful oasis.

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Elevation 330 m

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Location: Holmesfield, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Barbrook Reservoir

1. White Edge – White Edge loop from Curbar

2. Moss Survivors Memorial Bench – Barbrook Reservoir loop from Totley Bents

3. Curbar Edge – Curbar Edge loop from Totley

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