Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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264 m

Errwood Reservoir

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Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

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717 m

Dam and Waterfall at Peak District National Park

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It's asking for a rolly polly

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1.06 km

Fernilee Reservoir

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Great short walk around the reservoir

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1.84 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Lake

2.24 km

Fernilee Reservoir

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lovely spot to stop for a snack with a lovely view

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2.60 km

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

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Poo sticks anyone

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2.77 km

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

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Fernilee Reservoir was the first reservoir built in the Goyt valley and completed in 1938. It supplies all the water for Stockport. It is a popular walking area, and there …

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9.27 km

View of Fernilee Reservoir

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Great place to take a little breather, maybe even take a picnic, and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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10.3 km

View of Errwood Reservoir

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Some great views and a great watering hole for the doggos

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

2.95 km

871 m

814 m

410 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

2.41 km

2.33 km

1.49 km

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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