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From Greenfield to Dove Stone Reservoir

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From Greenfield to Dove Stone Reservoir

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January 18, 2025

From Greenfield to Dove Stone Reservoir

Moderate

03:29

14.9km

4.3km/h

390m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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579 m

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

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Nestled within the iconic Peak District National Park near Oldham is the Yeoman Hey Reservoir.

This reservoir sits amongst three in the area and is surrounded by rolling grouse moorland and high gritstone escarpments.

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3.54 km

Birchen Clough Waterfall

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Very fine but very challenging path, some areas even require a little bit of climbing skills. Don't try if you are not fit and sure footed

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4.39 km

The Trinnacle

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The Trinnacle is a three-pronged gritstone pillar, high above Dove Stone reservoir, that has become a popular location for "selfies" due to coverage on social media.

The pillar and access …

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7.86 km

Bramley's Cot

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suggestions to the building’s former uses include a shepherd’s hut, explosive store or even a lodge or shelter for victorian shooting parties. it is believed to have been built between …

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10.2 km

Chew Reservoir

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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.

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13.5 km

Dovestone Reservoir

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Dovestone Reservoir is situated where the Greenfield and Chew Brooks valleys come together above the village of Greenfield on Saddleworth Moor.

The reservoir is located at the gateway to the …

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14.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.43 km

1.95 km

1.77 km

1.74 km

Surfaces

10.3 km

2.29 km

1.12 km

586 m

542 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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From Greenfield to Dove Stone Reservoir

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

Birchen Clough Waterfall

The Trinnacle

Bramley's Cot

Chew Reservoir

Dovestone Reservoir

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