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51m
July 29, 2023
Hiking
The spillway is an artificial waterfall channel that allows the water from the Norman Hill reservoir to flow down to the Piethorne Reservoir. It controls the water levels and becomes big and powerful in times of high rain.
Debbie
October 10, 2025
Hiking
round the back of Piethorne res
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Distance 605 m
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 10 m
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Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom