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The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir — Peak District National Park

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The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir — Peak District National Park

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The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir — Peak District National Park

02:08

6.69km

270m

Hiking

Embark on The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir, a moderate hike in the Peak District National Park that covers 4.2 miles (6.7 km) with an elevation gain of 890 feet (271 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 8 minutes. You'll start with wide, flat paths around the tranquil…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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649 m

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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1.91 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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2.75 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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3.29 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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4.13 km

The Trinnacle

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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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6.69 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

754 m

546 m

206 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

512 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

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Comments

August 26, 2023,The Trinnacle for Sunset

This walk took us up the rocky scramble up Birchen Clough to Raven Stones Brow and the Instagram famous Trinnacle rock formation. It's a lovely place for a sunset! Beware the midges though!

September 27, 2024,Dovestone Res/trinacle

Great views on this walk. It had been raining alot this week so it was difficult to cross the river. Had to make some leaps onto rocks to get across. Also a difficult path to follow down the steep river/waterfalls. They were shooting partridge so the path was closed on the Res. We did get offered some nice grub by …

May 27, 2024,The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir — Peak District National Park

Im gonna say that waterfall/gorge hike is pretty expert! I think id have given Bear Grylls a run for his money this morning. Storming up there in the rain and fog with my sausgae dog in my arms..

May 17, 2025,Hike. Birchen Clough and The Trinacle.

This was my 2nd recconance for a hike i am leading. When i did the first one Birchen Clough was a torrent so i decided to lead the hike and ascend via the steep slope from the reservoir but it rained heavily all that day so a 10 miler was shortened to 6. I am hoping to lead the 2nd …

June 30, 2024,The Trinnacle – Yeoman Hey Reservoir loop from Greenfield

The section along birchen clough stream involves a bit of scrambling.. probably easier going up than down

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The Trinnacle loop from Yeoman Hey Reservoir — Peak District National Park

Yeoman Hey Reservoir

Greenfield Reservoir

Greenfield Brook Waterfalls

Birchen Clough Waterfall

The Trinnacle

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