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Oldham
Saddleworth

Black Moss Reservoir – Blakeley Reservoir loop from Standedge Road Cutting

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Oldham
Saddleworth

Black Moss Reservoir – Blakeley Reservoir loop from Standedge Road Cutting

Moderate

5.0

(2)

172

runners

Black Moss Reservoir – Blakeley Reservoir loop from Standedge Road Cutting

01:32

12.5km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

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2.24 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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2

4.20 km

View of Blakeley Reservoir and Marsden Moor Heritage Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning view down the valley.

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3

4.64 km

Laddow Rocks Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

It can be tricky to get across this after heavy rain - waterproof socks definitely help!

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4

5.88 km

View of the Waterfall in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

A great view of the waterfall from here!

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5

6.67 km

Blakeley Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful area for the fanily

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6

8.02 km

Butterley Reservoir and Spillway

Highlight • Structure

On awe of the beauty of this....satisfaction guaranteed!!

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7

9.28 km

View of Marsden and Butterley Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Take the path above Old Mount Road for some spectacular views to the east.

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8

11.5 km

Redbrook Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful views over to Pule Hill and the reservoir.

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.50 km

3.57 km

888 m

265 m

106 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

3.71 km

2.63 km

987 m

347 m

263 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

9°C

2°C

24 %

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