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Brampton

Linacre Reservoir loop

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North East Derbyshire

Brampton

Linacre Reservoir loop

Easy

4.8

(80)

519

hikers

Linacre Reservoir loop

01:14

4.58km

60m

Hiking

The Linacre Reservoir loop offers an easy and picturesque hiking experience near Cutthorpe. This easy 2.8-mile (4.6 km) hike, with a gentle 192 feet (58 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 1 hour and 14 minutes to complete. You will wind around three historic reservoirs, enjoying a blend of…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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812 m

Approach to Upper Linacre Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice and cool through the mature trees on the walk to the Upper Linacre Reservoir

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1.93 km

Linacre Upper Reservoir Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Walking on water along the edge of the upper Linacre Reservoir along the boardwalk

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3.06 km

Southeast corner of Linacre Middle Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This is a lovely place just west of Chesterfield just on the edge of the Peak District. It’s three reservoirs and some lovely woods with trunk carvings. Great for kids. …

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4.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

1.32 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.70 km

321 m

295 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

21°C

14°C

9 %

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Comments

November 27, 2024,Linacre Reservoirs, All-terrain Pushchair Friendly

A firm favourite at any time of year, but even more magical when the beech trees start dropping their leaves and the woodland floor turns into a flame-coloured carpet.

The recently repaired boardwalk around the upper reservoir means the full 5km loop from the carpark is accessible again.

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Linacre Reservoir loop

Approach to Upper Linacre Reservoir

Linacre Upper Reservoir Boardwalk

Southeast corner of Linacre Middle Reservoir

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