Three Reservoirs – Bradfield and Stocksbridge Walkers

Length – 8.0 miles

Walk Description

A walk past three reservoirs, taking in farmland, woodland and a disused railway line. The walk starts by following the shore of Underbank reservoir before a climb up to Midhope reservoir. Excellent views across the valley are afforded before the route drops back down to the river Porter and then on up to Langsett. The route returns to Underbank along the line of the railway that was built to supply materials during the construction of Langsett Reservoir.

Information

Grade – Mostly well defined paths. Some rough ground and stiles. Can be muddy in places.
Start – Smithy Moor Lane / Unsliven Road, Stocksbridge.
Grid Reference – SK 253990
Parking – On Smithy Moor Lane / Unsliven Road, Stocksbridge.
Public transport – 57 bus to Unsliven Road
Refreshments – Ye Olde Mustard Pot Inn at Midhopestones, Bank View Cafe and Waggon and Horses Inn at Langsett.
Public Toilets – Langsett Barn car park.

Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome walks can be found as recommended routes on the OS Maps App for mobile phones , tablets and pc.

Three Reservoirs walk instructions pdf.

Map of the walk

Mobile Phone Coverage – Mobile phone signal coverage is mostly good in this area. Intermittent signals can be received on higher ground.

Ordnance Survey map OL1 Dark Peak is recommended for all the routes on this web site.

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