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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Newhey

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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Newhey

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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Newhey

01:39

5.81km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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364 m

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

overflow at Ogden reservoir

Tip by

2.87 km

Piethorne Valley Reservoirs Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely walk through the Piethorne Valley, taking in the six reservoirs.

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4.14 km

Hanging Lees Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

One of the oldest reservoirs in the area being established in 1870

Tip by

4.73 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Piethorne reservoir is the largest of the series of reservoirs built above Manchester. It was completed in 1868 and provides drinking water.

Tip by

5.10 km

Piethorn Plantation

Forest

5.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

955 m

664 m

501 m

271 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

1.62 km

1.28 km

501 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Hanging Lees Reservoir – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Newhey

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Piethorne Valley Reservoirs Walk

Hanging Lees Reservoir

Piethorne Reservoir

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