View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

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View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

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View of Langsett Reservoir – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

00:54

8.23km

160m

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: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19 m

The Bank View Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a chip butty & a slab of cake after your walk or ride at Langsett barn

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3.94 km

Langsett Rocky Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

WARNING ! If you are bike backing this is not a good route. I had to push for 3.5 miles was horrific.

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4.68 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Can get refreshing with the wind too

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5.26 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views of the reservoir

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5.26 km

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 the known world. That is how North America got its name; other farms were called Quebec and Botany Bay. It is a sad ruin now, like Brookhouse Farm it was abandoned when the reservoir was built. You might notice the pockmarks in some of the stones of the broken-down walls. These caused when the ruined farm was used for target practice by troops in training

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5.29 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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7.92 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great pub which serves "propper" chips

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7.93 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 walks in the Peak District. There is a free car park with toilets available but this does get quite busy. There is also a nice cafe and pub close to the parking area.

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