Blithfield Reservoir – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Abbots Bromley

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Blithfield Reservoir – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Abbots Bromley

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Blithfield Reservoir – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Abbots Bromley

02:01

7.76km

50m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.29 km for 2.59 km

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

616 m

No Footpath Here

Highlight • Structure

you cannot turn right and run along the shore here, as directed by the App

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2.27 km

Blithfield Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Blithfield Reservoir is a gorgeous 790-acre (320 ha) lake set in the undulating hills of the Blithe Valley. Opened by the Queen Mother in 1953, it provides up to 100 …

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3.37 km

River Blithe

Highlight • River

6.92 km

Blithfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Blithfield reservoir was built in 1953 to supply drinking water to the surrounding area.
The reservoir and surrounding woodland have been designated as a a SSSI due to the important …

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7.65 km

Blithfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Good path to walk across the reservoir

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7.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.59 km

1.17 km

873 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

1.80 km

929 m

813 m

753 m

397 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

12°C

3°C

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Comments

August 25, 2025,Blithfield Reservoir – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Admaston

Lots of confusion regarding access rights on this walk, so I doubt we'll return to do this walk again. A beautiful reservoir that they've made very difficult to walk around 😔