Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 236 out of 240 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Peak District National Park
One of four reservoirs in the Wessenden Valley, this is a beautiful spot and a great objective for a hike. Constructed in 1836, it was built to supply water to the nearby mills, as well as protect the region from flooding. The Pennine Way long-distance trail skirts the reservoir to the north.
May 24, 2024
The 3rd of that beautiful chain of reservoir in the Wessenden Valley.
The access from Marsden is quite easy as it follows part of the Kirklee Way and Peak District boundary walk but there are a fews steps to reach the chain of reservoir.
Not a bad spot for your first water break on a hot Summer's day or warm tea break from the flask in Winter if you are hiking in the area. It stands at the 2.5 miles mark if you started from Marsden and is less busy than its cousins: Butterley Reservoirs and Blakeley Reservoir
You will find benches and the views of the valley are superb.
January 12, 2025
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