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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Whaley Bridge

Errwood Reservoir – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Whaley Bridge

Errwood Reservoir – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

Moderate

4.5

(22)

142

hikers

Errwood Reservoir – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

04:23

15.6km

320m

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: April 23, 2026

Tips

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.06 km

Hillbridge Wood

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful little wooded area near Whaley Bridge on the western side of the Peak District National Park. Perfect if you want to enjoy the delights of the Peak District without committing to a long hike.

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2

7.02 km

Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Carved by glaciers and the Goyt River, the Goyt Valley rewards walkers with stunning views. Goyt Forest cloaks the steep western flanks, with myriad trails that explore this beguiling landscape. …

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3

8.04 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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4

8.49 km

It's asking for a rolly polly

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5

8.89 km

View of Errwood Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some great views and a great watering hole for the doggos

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6

9.93 km

View of Fernilee Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great place to take a little breather, maybe even take a picnic, and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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7

10.6 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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8

13.2 km

Taxal Bridge

Highlight • River

B

15.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

6.05 km

1.20 km

906 m

667 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

2.46 km

2.24 km

2.02 km

1.72 km

241 m

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