Wild Bank Trig Point – View of Swineshaw Reservoirs loop from Bower Fold

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Wild Bank Trig Point – View of Swineshaw Reservoirs loop from Bower Fold

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4.8

(19)

101

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Wild Bank Trig Point – View of Swineshaw Reservoirs loop from Bower Fold

02:15

7.90km

180m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.80 km

Summit Stone Marker

Highlight • Viewpoint

Epic 360 views. Avoid the rocky downhill section just after the top of the summit unless you are expert downhill riding. Nicer ride down towards Mottram Rd

Tip by

2.37 km

Wild Bank Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

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

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2.38 km

View of Manchester from Blackstone Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

It takes a bit of sweat and tears getting there. But on a clear day. The views back to Manchester are second to none

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3.64 km

View of Swineshaw Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

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

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5.27 km

Footpath sign to Swineshaw and Arnfield Moor

Highlight • Rest Area

5.91 km

View of Glossop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well worth the short detour for the views.

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7.22 km

Wagon & Horses Pub

Highlight • Pub

plenty outdoor seating

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7.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.12 km

2.09 km

1.97 km

1.24 km

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

2.12 km

1.28 km

767 m

388 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

12°C

6°C

22 %

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Wild Bank Trig Point – View of Swineshaw Reservoirs loop from Bower Fold

Summit Stone Marker

Wild Bank Trig Point

View of Manchester from Blackstone Edge

View of Swineshaw Reservoirs

Footpath sign to Swineshaw and Arnfield Moor

View of Glossop

Wagon & Horses Pub

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