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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

04:05

14.2km

340m

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: August 3, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 km

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled within the iconic Peak District National Park near Oldham is the Yeoman Hey Reservoir.

This reservoir sits amongst three in the area and is surrounded by rolling grouse moorland and high gritstone escarpments.

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3.10 km

Greenfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

The top of the chain of 3 reservoirs, Greenfield Reservoir is the most peaceful and less busy of them all.

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3.94 km

Greenfield Brook Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just next to the path and a lovely spot for a picnic, these waterfalls in Greenfield Brook flow into Greenfield Reservoir, the top of the chain of 3 reservoirs.

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4.34 km

Birchen Clough Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very fine but very challenging path, some areas even require a little bit of climbing skills. Don't try if you are not fit and sure footed

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5.23 km

The Trinnacle

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Trinnacle is a three-pronged gritstone pillar, high above Dove Stone reservoir, that has become a popular location for "selfies" due to coverage on social media.

The pillar and access …

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7.31 km

Dovestone Edge

Highlight • Climb

Dovestone Edge provides a clifftop viewpoint where you are surrounded by stunning scenery. The panoramic views from the Edge out over Dovestone and Yeoman Hay reservoirs are simply super beautiful. …

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8.43 km

View of Dovestone Reservoir and Greenfield Valley

Highlight • Lake

Hovering around the 1,650 foot (500 m) mark, you have nice views of the tail end of Dovestone Reservoir and Greenfield from here. It makes for a great vantage point …

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13.0 km

Dovestone Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Dovestone Reservoir is situated where the Greenfield and Chew Brooks valleys come together above the village of Greenfield on Saddleworth Moor.

The reservoir is located at the gateway to the …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

3.10 km

1.46 km

1.37 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

5.70 km

3.38 km

1.98 km

1.11 km

1.06 km

876 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

29°C

13°C

0 %

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Comments

March 22, 2024,Yeoman Hey reservoir – Dovestone reservoir Loop from Greenfield

A very rewarding hike especially when Chew Reservoir is reached. The most difficult part is negotiating Birchen Clough it was quite fast flowing and you have to pick your first crossing point according to your ability and daring. The final crossing is fixed , ignore my second crossing it didn't happen. The steep climb afterwards isn't as tough as it …

September 12, 2021,Dovestone Reservoir

Wow!!!! It was a Fab Hiking!!!!!!!! I can'described all my feeling how fantastic was the walk!

September 4, 2021,Dovestone Reservoir - Yeoman Waterfall 04.09.2021 20:09

90% of this tour is fairly easy for those in good shape. Be careful though: the waterfall requires some serious scrambling techniques! I would rate it is a bit more than Grade 1, since some parts require some rock climbing skills as well. Also only attempt in good weather since the waterfall will be too muddy otherwise.

May 18, 2024,Dovestone and beyond 😁

Totally gutted. 😐
Just realised that I must have tapped pause. It didn't record the last big loop. Should have been about 11.5 miles.
At least I didn't loose any pics this time.

July 21, 2024,Dove Stone Reservoir Trinnacle Loop

The What3words for free parking in a lay-by next to the reservoir is in amongst the photos👍

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Yeoman Hey Reservoir – Dovestone Reservoir loop from Greenfield

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

Greenfield Reservoir

Greenfield Brook Waterfalls

Birchen Clough Waterfall

The Trinnacle

Dovestone Edge

View of Dovestone Reservoir and Greenfield Valley

Dovestone Reservoir

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