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Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Widdop Road

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Calderdale

Wadsworth

Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Widdop Road

Easy

4.4

(8)

hikers

Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Widdop Road

01:55

6.62km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33 m

Stone Pathway Across the Dam

Highlight • Bridge

great view point of the reservoir

Tip by

162 m

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful reservoir surrounded by huge rock formations , popular with climbers

Tip by

287 m

View of Widdop Reservoir from Widdop Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

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!

Tip by

1.89 km

View of Gorple Reservoir from Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great picnic/break spot before descending either way

Tip by

2.04 km

View of Pennine Bridleway and Worsthorne Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

6.31 km

Widdop Descent

Highlight • Climb

6.61 km

Widdop Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

6.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.85 km

1.86 km

1.25 km

665 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

1.59 km

1.25 km

844 m

665 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Friday 24 July

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Widdop Reservoir – Widdop Reservoir loop from Widdop Road

Stone Pathway Across the Dam

Widdop Reservoir

View of Widdop Reservoir from Widdop Crags

Ascent to Gorple Road from Widdop Reservoir

View of Gorple Reservoir from Rocky Outcrop

View of Pennine Bridleway and Worsthorne Reservoir

Widdop Descent

Widdop Reservoir

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