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Dovestone Reservoir – Chew Reservoir loop from Greenfield

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Dovestone Reservoir – Chew Reservoir loop from Greenfield

Moderate

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Dovestone Reservoir – Chew Reservoir loop from Greenfield

03:47

12.8km

370m

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: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Dovestone Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Dovestone Reservoir is situated where the Greenfield and Chew Brooks valleys come together above the village of Greenfield on Saddleworth Moor.

The reservoir is located at the gateway to the iconic Peak District National Park and is a truly breathtaking location, oozing peace and serenity.

Tip by

1.51 km

Dove Stone reservoir memorial forest

Forest

1.90 km

View of Dove Stone Reservoir from Chew Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Chew Road leads into the Chew Valley toward Dove Stone Reservoir and provides the most breathtaking scenery for all those who wander down it.

Enjoy vistas of rolling hills covered in mixed deciduous woodland and views as far as the Yorkshire Dales.

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2.95 km

Former Railway Line to Chew Reservoir

Highlight • Historical Site

The railway was built to bring in clay for the dam wall of the nearby Chew Reservoir, completed in 1912.

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4.78 km

Chew Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Chew Reservoir was completed in 1912 and at the time it was the highest reservoir in England. It's designed to increase the drinking water supply for Manchester by supplementing the Dovestone Reservoir downstream.

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5.45 km

Chew Valley and Chew Hurdles Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A stunning section of trail between Alphin Pike and Chew Reservoir. Features rich green foliage and sweeping views of the valley below.

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7.48 km

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can be slippery moss on wet days

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8.88 km

Alphin Pike summit and trig point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alphin Pike is a trig point on the north-west boundary of the Peak District. At 469m above sea level it’s pretty high but isn’t actually the highest point, with that being Hoarstone Edge at 497m. The climb up to Alphin Pike is pretty steep, but once you’re up it’s pretty level going.

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10.2 km

Pathway Through Heather to Alphin Pike

Highlight • Trail

Nice views of dovestones reservoir and trail up to alphin pike

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

2.34 km

1.84 km

1.74 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

5.07 km

3.71 km

2.28 km

1.10 km

357 m

256 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

11°C

4°C

42 %

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Dovestone Reservoir – Chew Reservoir loop from Greenfield

Dovestone Reservoir

View of Dove Stone Reservoir from Chew Road

Former Railway Line to Chew Reservoir

Chew Reservoir

Chew Valley and Chew Hurdles Trail

Rocky Outcrop Viewpoint, Peak District National Park

Alphin Pike summit and trig point

Pathway Through Heather to Alphin Pike

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