An easily accessible trig point, either from Wessenden Head Road or as part of a longer walk from the Wessenden Valley. There are numerous large rocks and tors here. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this land.

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1.08 km

The Druid Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Druid Stone, which has three round indentations, is said to be seats for 3 priests to watch the sunrise before conducting a ritual thewanderingwildflower.co.uk/wessenden-valley-walk

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3.71 km

Framing the Landscape Viewpoint – Wessenden Head Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easily accessed from the parking lay-by on Wessenden Head Road, this is a series of open air art installations by Ashley Jackson in partnership with the National Trust.

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5.16 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.35 km

1.87 km

935 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

1.17 km

1.08 km

508 m

411 m

122 m

Elevation

Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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