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Conservation Area – The Serpentine Dam Loop from Knypersley

Charlotte Appleyard

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Conservation Area – The Serpentine Dam Loop from Knypersley

Charlotte Appleyard planned a hike

July 29, 2021

Conservation Area – The Serpentine Dam Loop from Knypersley

Easy

01:29

5.55km

3.7km/h

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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198 m

The Grotto and Gene's Grave

Highlight • Structure

Fun little walk through to the nature reserve but the grotto itself has mystical notes to it too if you check out the floor design.

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1.81 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.

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2.33 km

Gawton's Well Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ridge at the top of the fall is perfect for crossing barefoot. Its a very shallow depth.

The rocks below are perfectly situated for a very invigorating seated shower …

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2.61 km

Gawton's Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

This highlight has a story to it that will explain the name I have given it (I couldn't find a name for it when I researched after the hike).

I …

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3.08 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.

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3.92 km

Pool Car Park, Knypersley Reservoir

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I passed this second carpark and wanted to highlight it for those komooters who need another free place to park.

This carpark had no time limit displayed at the gate …

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4.36 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.

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5.55 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.59 km

495 m

338 m

113 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

665 m

338 m

304 m

179 m

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Conservation Area – The Serpentine Dam Loop from Knypersley

The Grotto and Gene's Grave

Warden's Tower (Knypersley Castle)

Gawton's Well Waterfall

Gawton's Cave

Knypersley Reservoir Conservation Area

Pool Car Park, Knypersley Reservoir

Knypersley Reservoir

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