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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – The Trinnacle loop from Greenfield

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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – The Trinnacle loop from Greenfield

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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – The Trinnacle loop from Greenfield

04:04

14.1km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 km

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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3.10 km

Greenfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

The top of the chain of 3 reservoirs, Greenfield Reservoir is the most peaceful and less busy of them all.

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3.94 km

Greenfield Brook Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just next to the path and a lovely spot for a picnic, these waterfalls in Greenfield Brook flow into Greenfield Reservoir, the top of the chain of 3 reservoirs.

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4.34 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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5.24 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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7.31 km

Dovestone Edge

Highlight • Climb

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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8.46 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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12.6 km

Dove Stone reservoir memorial forest

Forest

13.0 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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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

2.74 km

1.46 km

1.37 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

5.73 km

3.65 km

1.98 km

1.11 km

876 m

694 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – The Trinnacle loop from Greenfield

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

Greenfield Reservoir

Greenfield Brook Waterfalls

Birchen Clough Waterfall

The Trinnacle

Dovestone Edge

View of Dovestone Reservoir and Greenfield Valley

Dovestone Reservoir

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