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Brown Edge

Knypersley Reservoir – Serpentine Lake loop from Brown Edge

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Brown Edge

Knypersley Reservoir – Serpentine Lake loop from Brown Edge

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Knypersley Reservoir – Serpentine Lake loop from Brown Edge

00:56

8.28km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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42 m

Pool Car Park, Knypersley Reservoir

Highlight • Parking

I passed this second carpark and wanted to highlight it for those komooters who need another free place to park.

This carpark had no time limit displayed at the gate …

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501 m

Knypersley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

According to Wiki, Knypersley Reservoir is a canal feeder reservoir near Biddulph in Staffordshire. ... the upper one being the Serpentine Pool which feeds the lower Knypersley Pool or reservoir.

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649 m

Lovers' Tree

Highlight • Natural

I thought this was charming.

I have not before seen such a graffiti carved trunk of lovers' initials.

I hope their love lasts as long as the initials remain etched.

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1.66 km

Serpentine Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Such a great spot to visit. Pack a picnic as there are plenty of benches around to have a break and take in these beautiful views.

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2.45 km

Trout Hatchery, Knypersley Hall Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

A trout hatchery was built to spawn, hatch and grow trout until they were large enough to be released into Knypersley Reservoir ready for fishing. The hatchery is now unused …

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2.78 km

Warden's Tower (Knypersley Castle)

Highlight • Monument

This is a 3 storey prospect tower with an attached wing built in 1829 for a gamekeeper. (Lucky fella!)

It is sometimes referred to as Knypersley Castle.

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3.01 km

Knypersley Reservoir Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's nice to reserve sections to the wildlife. The public still benefit as we are able to enjoy more species upon our visit.

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3.30 km

Gawton's Well Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ridge at the top of the fall is perfect for crossing barefoot. Its a very shallow depth.

The rocks below are perfectly situated for a very invigorating seated shower …

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8.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

1.34 km

621 m

428 m

396 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

1.95 km

768 m

700 m

374 m

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Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 23 July

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Knypersley Reservoir – Serpentine Lake loop from Brown Edge

Pool Car Park, Knypersley Reservoir

Knypersley Reservoir

Lovers' Tree

Serpentine Lake

Trout Hatchery, Knypersley Hall Estate

Warden's Tower (Knypersley Castle)

Knypersley Reservoir Conservation Area

Gawton's Well Waterfall

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