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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Knypersley Reservoir – Serpentine Lake loop from Biddulph

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Knypersley Reservoir – Serpentine Lake loop from Biddulph

Moderate

4.6

(5)

12

hikers

Knypersley Reservoir – Serpentine Lake loop from Biddulph

03:52

14.3km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.04 km

Stone Bridge Over Forest Stream

Highlight • Bridge

2

1.29 km

Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

lovely pond in the middle of the park

Tip by

3

6.67 km

Knypersley Reservoir Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's nice to reserve sections to the wildlife. The public still benefit as we are able to enjoy more species upon our visit.

Tip by

4

6.90 km

Warden's Tower (Knypersley Castle)

Highlight • Monument

This is a 3 storey prospect tower with an attached wing built in 1829 for a gamekeeper. (Lucky fella!)

It is sometimes referred to as Knypersley Castle.

Tip by

5

7.24 km

Trout Hatchery, Knypersley Hall Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

A trout hatchery was built to spawn, hatch and grow trout until they were large enough to be released into Knypersley Reservoir ready for fishing. The hatchery is now unused …

Tip by

6

7.65 km

Knypersley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

According to Wiki, Knypersley Reservoir is a canal feeder reservoir near Biddulph in Staffordshire. ... the upper one being the Serpentine Pool which feeds the lower Knypersley Pool or reservoir.

Tip by

7

7.80 km

Lovers' Tree

Highlight • Natural

I thought this was charming.

I have not before seen such a graffiti carved trunk of lovers' initials.

I hope their love lasts as long as the initials remain etched.

Tip by

8

8.54 km

Serpentine Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such a great spot to visit. Pack a picnic as there are plenty of benches around to have a break and take in these beautiful views.

Tip by

B

14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.01 km

2.51 km

1.61 km

1.51 km

1.37 km

267 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

2.68 km

2.64 km

2.34 km

622 m

445 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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