View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Upper Midhope

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View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Upper Midhope

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View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Upper Midhope

00:54

9.09km

180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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17 m

Thickwood Lane and Langsett Reservoir View

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This section is really easy going gravel, and takes you to a nice bench with a good view of the reservoir. I would turn around at the reservoir if your …

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1.44 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views of the reservoir

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1.44 km

North America Farm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

In the days when the Empire was being opened up, it was the custom to name far-flung farmsteads after the places which were, in those days, on the edge of …

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1.48 km

North America Farm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Named as a result of the trend for naming farms after faraway places, this farm was abandoned after the reservoir was built and was later used for target practice by tanks in WW2.

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4.56 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Can get refreshing with the wind too

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4.57 km

Langsett Rocky Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

WARNING ! If you are bike backing this is not a good route. I had to push for 3.5 miles was horrific.

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7.88 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Langsett Reservoir is a lovely place to walk around and is moderate loop with great views across the reservoir. You can also use this as a base to explore longer …

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