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Woodhead Reservoir – Middle Black Clough Waterfall loop from Crowden

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Woodhead Reservoir – Middle Black Clough Waterfall loop from Crowden

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Woodhead Reservoir – Middle Black Clough Waterfall loop from Crowden

02:59

10.9km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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591 m

St James' Church, Woodhead

Highlight • Historical Site

A site you don’t expect to see; a tiny little church that’s over 500 years old just off the Woodhead Pass. You’ll come across it if you ride the bridleways …

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1.20 km

Woodhead Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Woodhead reservoir is a man-made lake near the hamlet of Woodhead in Longdendale in north Derbyshire, England. It was constructed by John Frederick Bateman between 1847 and June 1877 as …

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2.34 km

The trail starts in Hadfield and runs alongside a series of beautiful reservoirs including Bottoms Reservoir, Torside Reservoir, Woodhead Reservoir and Rhodeswood Reservoir before finishing at Woodhead Tunnels It runs for just over 8 miles on a gradually ascending track.

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2.86 km

Woodhead Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nice riding on the Longdendale trail. Nothing difficult so a nice trail for families with kids. Can get very busy so pick your time well. Weekends is obviously always relatively busy. Nice views all along the trail.

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4.38 km

Woodhead Station and Tunnels

Highlight • Historical Site

The station was opened on 8 April 1844 by the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway. It was served by stopping passenger trains operating on the route from Manchester London Road to Sheffield Victoria.

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4.45 km

Woodhead Railway Tunnel Entrances

Highlight • Historical Site

Remnants of the three major rail links between Manchester and Sheffield. Awesome piece of history!

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4.55 km

Woodhead Tunnel Entrance and Car Park

Highlight • Parking

tried parking here today (9th August 2025) and there was a metal fixed barrier immediately after turning off woodhead pass to descend to the parking spot. Appears to be permanently shut.

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5.61 km

Middle Black Clough Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Secluded spot for a quick dip

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10.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

2.24 km

1.19 km

323 m

156 m

Surfaces

7.68 km

1.19 km

790 m

479 m

362 m

335 m

Elevation

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Thursday 14 May

9°C

2°C

14 %

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Woodhead Reservoir – Middle Black Clough Waterfall loop from Crowden

St James' Church, Woodhead

Woodhead Reservoir

Longdendale Trail

Woodhead Reservoir

Woodhead Station and Tunnels

Woodhead Railway Tunnel Entrances

Woodhead Tunnel Entrance and Car Park

Middle Black Clough Waterfall

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