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Fernilee Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

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Fernilee Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

Hard

4.5

(11)

hikers

Fernilee Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

05:56

21.8km

320m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.27 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

lovely spot to stop for a snack with a lovely view

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3.67 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Lake

4.98 km

Overflow at Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always find these structures breathtaking….

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5.40 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second …

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8.16 km

Packhorse Bridge at Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little bridge and easy to get to - take a picnic and settle by the side of the river for a break.

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8.24 km

Deep Clough Waterfall

Highlight • Natural

The streams in Deep Clough, Goyt's Clough and Berry Clough all flow into the River Goyt which then fills Errwood Reservoir. The streams are lively after rainfall and there are …

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16.3 km

Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great short walk around the reservoir

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17.8 km

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Lake

Poo sticks anyone

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18.0 km

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

Highlight • Structure

Fernilee Reservoir was the first reservoir built in the Goyt valley and completed in 1938. It supplies all the water for Stockport. It is a popular walking area, and there …

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

3.25 km

2.77 km

2.06 km

960 m

201 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

4.42 km

4.09 km

4.02 km

1.94 km

779 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Fernilee Reservoir – Errwood Reservoir loop from Whaley Bridge

Fernilee Reservoir

Overflow at Errwood Reservoir

Errwood Reservoir

Packhorse Bridge at Errwood Reservoir

Deep Clough Waterfall

Fernilee Reservoir

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

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