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: February 3, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Bottoms Reservoir

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This is an easy circular walk around a pretty reservoir in the Peak District. There's a nice footpath running around the lake with fine views along the way.
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1.63 km

Bottoms Reservoir and Fountain

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One of a series of reservoirs along the valley and along the route of the NCN 68 (Pennine Cycleway). The reservoir is at the southern end of the Longendale Path. …

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2.81 km

From this spot, you get a wonderful view over Valehouse Reservoir, a beautiful lake in Longdendale. Built between 1865-1869 as part of the Longdendale chain, it supplies water from the River Etherow to Greater Manchester.

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5.17 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

1.48 km

744 m

550 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.03 km

1.57 km

1.01 km

420 m

130 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 23 April

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Bottoms Reservoir – View of Valehouse Reservoir loop from Hadfield

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Bottoms Reservoir and Fountain

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