View of Swineshaw Reservoirs – Swineshaw Reservoir loop from Mottram

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View of Swineshaw Reservoirs – Swineshaw Reservoir loop from Mottram

Moderate

4.7

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View of Swineshaw Reservoirs – Swineshaw Reservoir loop from Mottram

03:56

13.3km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.26 km

Wild Bank Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

beautiful place for sunset. Views over Glossop, Stalybridge and the moors around.

Tip by

3.52 km

View of Swineshaw Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

Great spot to stop and rest with lovely views over Swineshaw Reservoirs and the moorland beyond.

Tip by

3.84 km

View of the Reservoir and Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

5.41 km

Swineshaw Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

Road access but locked gate at the bottom. Great place for hiking and mountain biking.

Tip by

5.75 km

View of Upper Swineshaw reservoir

Highlight • Lake

7.76 km

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lovely views over the reservoirs and out towards Manchester.

Tip by

11.0 km

Steep Rocky Path to Wild Bank Summit

Highlight • Summit

Steep rocky path - views from the top of Wild Bank are worth the effort.

Tip by

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

3.37 km

835 m

326 m

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

3.24 km

3.09 km

1.37 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

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Thursday 12 November

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Comments

October 26, 2024,Around Harridge and up Wild Bank

I thought my lurgy was finally going, after 6 weeks of feeling crap. But as soon as I do any ascent, my heart rate goes through the roof.. Anyway, got to keep on plodding on, so a local hike on very familiar territory

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View of Swineshaw Reservoirs – Swineshaw Reservoir loop from Mottram

Wild Bank Trig Point

View of Swineshaw Reservoirs

View of the Reservoir and Hills

Swineshaw Reservoir

View of Upper Swineshaw reservoir

View Over Millbrook

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

Steep Rocky Path to Wild Bank Summit

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