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Langsett

View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Barnsley

Langsett

View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

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View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

01:34

5.57km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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453 m

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great pub which serves "propper" chips

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1.92 km

Thickwoods Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Thickwoods Lane was reinforced to accommodate tanks during the Second World War, probably for the army training which used the area around North America Farm. the brick rubble from which …

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2.78 km

Stone Bench with Plaque Overlooking the Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely bench, with a quirky plaque attached, in a great spot overlooking the reservoir.

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2.82 km

North America Farm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

In the days when the Empire was being opened up, it was the custom to name far-flung farmsteads after the places which were, in those days, on the edge of …

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2.82 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views of the reservoir

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2.85 km

North America Farm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Named as a result of the trend for naming farms after faraway places, this farm was abandoned after the reservoir was built and was later used for target practice by tanks in WW2.

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5.13 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Langsett Reservoir is a lovely place to walk around and is moderate loop with great views across the reservoir. You can also use this as a base to explore longer …

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5.54 km

Langsett Barn Climb

Highlight • Climb

If it’s solitude you’re looking for this spot can get really busy on warmer or sunny days

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5.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

1.26 km

1.24 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

1.24 km

1.16 km

1.11 km

147 m

144 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

16°C

86 %

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View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

Langsett Reservoir

Thickwoods Lane

Stone Bench with Plaque Overlooking the Reservoir

North America Farm Ruins

View of Langsett Reservoir

North America Farm Ruins

Langsett Reservoir

Langsett Barn Climb

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