Swineshaw Reservoir – Wild Bank Trig Point loop from Stalybridge

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Swineshaw Reservoir – Wild Bank Trig Point loop from Stalybridge

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Swineshaw Reservoir – Wild Bank Trig Point loop from Stalybridge

01:42

14.0km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

2.53 km

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lovely views over the reservoirs and out towards Manchester.

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3.33 km

View Over Millbrook

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.33 km

View of Upper Swineshaw reservoir

Highlight • Lake

5.67 km

Swineshaw Reservoir

Highlight • MTB Park

Road access but locked gate at the bottom. Great place for hiking and mountain biking.

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8.83 km

Wild Bank Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

beautiful place for sunset. Views over Glossop, Stalybridge and the moors around.

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9.39 km

Summit Stone Marker

Highlight • Viewpoint

Epic 360 views. Avoid the rocky downhill section just after the top of the summit unless you are expert downhill riding. Nicer ride down towards Mottram Rd

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11.2 km

Technical Downhill Trail with Sharp Turns

Highlight • MTB Park

They're trying to ban cycling on this trail even though it's been used for many years

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

2.27 km

1.52 km

827 m

756 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

3.17 km

3.10 km

1.71 km

827 m

373 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

9°C

6°C

41 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Swineshaw Reservoir – Wild Bank Trig Point loop from Stalybridge

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

View of Walkerwood Reservoir

View Over Millbrook

View of Upper Swineshaw reservoir

Swineshaw Reservoir

Wild Bank Trig Point

Summit Stone Marker

Technical Downhill Trail with Sharp Turns

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