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Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

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Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

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Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

02:22

8.54km

150m

Hiking

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: May 10, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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442 m

Descent Into Whalley

Highlight • Viewpoint

good zip fown hill or long slog up

Tip by

1.02 km

Fairy Garden at the Birch Tree

Highlight • Structure

1.61 km

Taxal Bridge

Highlight • River

2.48 km

River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely river walk alongside the beautiful River Goyt.

Tip by

4.23 km

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Lake

Poo sticks anyone

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4.40 km

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

Highlight • Structure

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 …

Tip by

5.43 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

2.94 km

1.00 km

730 m

167 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.41 km

1.89 km

167 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

6°C

84 %

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Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

Descent Into Whalley

Fairy Garden at the Birch Tree

Taxal Bridge

River Goyt

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

Stone Bridge Over Stream in Peak District National Park

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