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Black Moss Reservoir – Black Hill Trig Point loop from Greenfield

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Black Moss Reservoir – Black Hill Trig Point loop from Greenfield

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Black Moss Reservoir – Black Hill Trig Point loop from Greenfield

05:13

41.9km

1,110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 20.0 km for 34 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.20 km

Dovestone Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

toilets and brew van at car park

Tip by

4.28 km

Path Between the Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Great for trail running!

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6.07 km

Greenfield Reservoir

Lake

13.1 km

Black Moss Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Just next to Swellands Reservoir, Black Moss Reservoir is high up on the Marsden Moors and feels very remote! There are fabulous views over to Pule Hill and West Nab from here.

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15.1 km

View of Blakeley Reservoir and Marsden Moor Heritage Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning view down the valley.

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15.7 km

View of the Waterfall in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

A great view of the waterfall from here!

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22.2 km

Black Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright described Black Hill as a desolate and hopeless quagmire. Whilst it can be rather bleak here, especially if the weather’s bad, the remote landscape has a …

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31.8 km

Laddow Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Laddow Rocks is a sheer rocky outcrop that affords splendid views over the rugged moorland. Take care near the edge!

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34.4 km

Chew Reservoir was completed in 1912 and at the time it was the highest reservoir in England. It's designed to increase the drinking water supply for Manchester by supplementing the Dovestone Reservoir downstream.

Tip by

37.2 km

Chew Piece Plantation

Forest

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

10.4 km

5.14 km

4.82 km

2.70 km

2.65 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

7.89 km

6.43 km

4.96 km

3.74 km

2.66 km

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

19°C

13°C

50 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Black Moss Reservoir – Black Hill Trig Point loop from Greenfield

Dovestone Reservoir

Path Between the Reservoirs

Black Moss Reservoir

View of Blakeley Reservoir and Marsden Moor Heritage Trail

View of the Waterfall in Peak District National Park

Black Hill Trig Point

Laddow Rocks

Chew Reservoir

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