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Yeoman Hey reservoir – Dovestone reservoir Loop from Holmfirth Road

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Yeoman Hey reservoir – Dovestone reservoir Loop from Holmfirth Road

Jenny Lister planned a hike

February 7, 2022

Yeoman Hey reservoir – Dovestone reservoir Loop from Holmfirth Road

Moderate

04:03

14.3km

3.5km/h

310m

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

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287 m

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.84 km

Spillway Tunnel, Peak District

Highlight • Structure

Hard going up the valley after this point. Have a brew and enjoy the engineering and the view

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3.04 km

Birchen Clough Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3.88 km

The Trinnacle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.63 km

Dovestone Edge

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Dovestone Edge provides a clifftop viewpoint where you are surrounded by stunning scenery. The panoramic views from the Edge out over Dovestone and Yeoman Hay reservoirs are simply super beautiful. …

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7.51 km

View of Dovestone Reservoir and Greenfield Valley

Highlight • Lake

Hovering around the 1,650 foot (500 m) mark, you have nice views of the tail end of Dovestone Reservoir and Greenfield from here. It makes for a great vantage point …

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12.3 km

Dovestone Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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14.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.7 km

1.79 km

741 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (210 m)

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Yeoman Hey reservoir – Dovestone reservoir Loop from Holmfirth Road

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

Spillway Tunnel, Peak District

Birchen Clough Waterfall

The Trinnacle

Dovestone Edge

View of Dovestone Reservoir and Greenfield Valley

Dovestone Reservoir

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