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: January 15, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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2.55 km

Deer Hill Reservoir

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The water is so still.....amazing!!!

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2.96 km

Deer Hill Reservoir

Lake

7.79 km

View of Wessenden Waterfall

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It's a steep, slippery slope down to the bottom of the waterfall. There are some stepping stones in the stream.

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7.98 km

Fallow Deer Enclosure, Peak District National Park

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A great place to spot the fallow deer

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8.06 km

Wessenden Reservoir

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One of four reservoirs in the Wessenden Valley, this is a beautiful spot and a great objective for a hike. Constructed in 1836, it was built to supply water to …

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8.78 km

View of the Reservoir in Peak District National Park

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10.7 km

Framing the Landscape Viewpoint – Wessenden Head Reservoir

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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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12.1 km

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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12.9 km

Cock Crowing Stone

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In case you weren't sure, this is the Cock Crowing Stone!

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

3.14 km

2.27 km

1.07 km

665 m

250 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

3.43 km

3.14 km

2.61 km

1.94 km

470 m

Elevation

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