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Wadsworth

Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Widdop Road

Easy

4.4

(8)

58

hikers

Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Widdop Road

01:53

6.62km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

33 m

Stone Pathway Across the Dam

Highlight • Bridge

great view point of the reservoir

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2

162 m

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

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3

287 m

4

314 m

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Bring a nice big gear to get up this steep and loose climb!

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5

1.89 km

Great picnic/break spot before descending either way

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6

2.04 km

Sunning views from the tops of the rocks overlooking Upper Gorple reservoir

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7

6.31 km

Widdop Descent

Highlight • Climb

8

6.61 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice steady climb from the east, a lot harder & steeper from the west

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B

6.62 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

1.88 km

1.21 km

641 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.61 km

1.21 km

872 m

641 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Friday 6 November

9°C

6°C

34 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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