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Dale Dike Reservoir – Boot's Folly (Strines Tower) loop from Bradfield

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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Dale Dike Reservoir – Boot's Folly (Strines Tower) loop from Bradfield

Moderate

4.9

(12)

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Dale Dike Reservoir – Boot's Folly (Strines Tower) loop from Bradfield

02:52

10.1km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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470 m

Dale Dike Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dale Dike Reservoir was built between 1859 and 1864 to power the mills downstream and to supply drinking water to Sheffield. Sadly, the day after the reservoir was filled, the …

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541 m

Dale Dike Reservoir North Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely section of trail takes you through woodland along the shore of Dale Dike Reservoir. It can get a little muddy and rooty in places but the scenery is grand, especially views of the water through the trees.

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2.01 km

Wooden Bridge Over Strines Stream

Highlight • River

Feels like a step back in time

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2.72 km

Ruined Columns Near Boot's Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

Some old columns, maybe from a pergola or something similar related to the tower or the nearby Sugworth Hall? Just be careful, as even on a warm day area in and around the fenced section is very boggy

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3.00 km

Boot's Folly (Strines Tower)

Highlight • Monument

Boot’s Folly is a curious ruin in farmland overlooking Stines Reservoir. You can get inside the folly but access to the top has since crumbled away. Nevertheless, you get breathtaking …

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3.50 km

Sugworth Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The exact date of construction of Sugworth Hall is unknown, English Heritage and some publications list it as 17th century but it was first mentioned in the will and testament …

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6.06 km

Ughill Moor

Highlight • Natural

Ughill Moor is a wild and wonderfully-atmospheric place. With fine views over the Peak District and over Strines Reservour, it’s a great place to explore. There are loads of options with loops in this area.

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9.08 km

Overflow Bridge at Dale Dike Reservoir

Highlight • Bridge

10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

2.08 km

1.13 km

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

3.30 km

2.53 km

432 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

48 %

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Dale Dike Reservoir – Boot's Folly (Strines Tower) loop from Bradfield

Dale Dike Reservoir

Dale Dike Reservoir North Shore Trail

Wooden Bridge Over Strines Stream

Ruined Columns Near Boot's Folly

Boot's Folly (Strines Tower)

Sugworth Hall

Ughill Moor

Overflow Bridge at Dale Dike Reservoir

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