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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Blackburn with Darwen
North Turton

Entwistle Reservoir – Turton and Entwistle Reservoir loop from Chapeltown

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Blackburn with Darwen
North Turton

Entwistle Reservoir – Turton and Entwistle Reservoir loop from Chapeltown

Moderate

4.8

(95)

582

hikers

Entwistle Reservoir – Turton and Entwistle Reservoir loop from Chapeltown

03:01

11.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.85 km

Entwistle Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Entwistle Viaduct is a striking railway bridge that spans the picturesque valley near Turton in Lancashire. It's surrounded by lush countryside and offers a dramatic contrast to the natural beauty of the area.

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2

2.42 km

Entwistle Reservoir

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Entwistle Dam was designed by Thomas Ashworth, a local land surveyor, overseen by Jesse Hartley, the Liverpool Docks engineer. Other works were by Joseph Jackson, an engineer and surveyor from …

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3

2.57 km

Tower on the Dam Embankment

Highlight • Monument

Interesting tower on the dam embankment. Great views overlooking the reservoir.

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3.13 km

Hall Shores Plantation

Forest

3.77 km

Simms Meadow Plantation

Forest

6

5.81 km

Turton and Entwistle Reservoir

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Turton and Entwistle Reservoir is a lovely place for a peaceful stroll in the West Pennine Moors. It is most notable for the Entwistle Dam, which was the highest in …

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6.06 km

Turton & Entwistle Reservoir

Lake

8

7.16 km

The Strawberry Duck

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub with real ale and good food

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9

8.44 km

10

9.50 km

Wayoh Reservoir, encircled by woodland and a 3-mile (5 km) footpath, is a beautiful place for a walk. The trail is generally easy but can be muddy after rainfall.

On …

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11

10.6 km

Wayoh Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

There is a nice 3.2 miles (5.3 km) around Wayoh Reservoir dam. The views from here north, up along the entire length of the reservoir, are particularly nice, and the water is amazingly clear.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.76 km

1.64 km

1.34 km

1.04 km

593 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

2.41 km

2.13 km

1.84 km

373 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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12°C

69 %

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