Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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1.16 km

Cut Gate Track

Highlight • Trail

This ancient track was used by farmers in the Upper Derwent and Woodlands Valley to take their livestock to the nearest market, which was at Penistone. The Cut Gate track …

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1.19 km

Little Don River Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

Popular and busy spot

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1.93 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Can get refreshing with the wind too

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5.01 km

Stone Bench with Plaque Overlooking the Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely bench, with a quirky plaque attached, in a great spot overlooking the reservoir.

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5.87 km

Thickwoods Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Thickwoods Lane was reinforced to accommodate tanks during the Second World War, probably for the army training which used the area around North America Farm. the brick rubble from which …

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7.37 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Langsett Reservoir is a lovely place to walk around and is moderate loop with great views across the reservoir. You can also use this as a base to explore longer …

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7.77 km

Langsett Barn Climb

Highlight • Climb

If it’s solitude you’re looking for this spot can get really busy on warmer or sunny days

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8.17 km

Langsett Reservoir

Lake

8.58 km

Langsett Woods

Highlight • Trail

Great for a family walk of all ages

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

1.96 km

686 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

3.98 km

1.18 km

769 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 April

11°C

3°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Cut Gate Track

Little Don River Waterfall

View of Langsett Reservoir

Stone Bench with Plaque Overlooking the Reservoir

Thickwoods Lane

Langsett Reservoir

Langsett Barn Climb

Langsett Woods

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