The spillway is an artificial waterfall channel that allows the water from the Norman Hill reservoir to flow down to the Piethorne Reservoir. It controls the water levels and becomes big and powerful in times of high rain.

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2.56 km

Stone Hut with Fireplace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

2.76 km

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ogden Reservoir was commissioned in 1878 to provide drinking water for Oldham. Today it's a pretty reservoir and popular fishing destination.

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3.84 km

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

overflow at Ogden reservoir

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4.35 km

Ogden Reservoir

Lake

4.91 km

Piethorn Plantation

Forest

5.28 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.

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7.13 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

2.36 km

940 m

540 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

2.99 km

540 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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65 %

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