Piethorne Reservoir – Stone Hut with Fireplace loop from Newhey

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Piethorne Reservoir – Stone Hut with Fireplace loop from Newhey

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Piethorne Reservoir – Stone Hut with Fireplace loop from Newhey

01:20

4.95km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Piethorne reservoir is the largest of the series of reservoirs built above Manchester. It was completed in 1868 and provides drinking water.

Tip by

2.53 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Lake

3.31 km

Stone Hut with Fireplace

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3.51 km

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ogden Reservoir was commissioned in 1878 to provide drinking water for Oldham. Today it's a pretty reservoir and popular fishing destination.

Tip by

4.59 km

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

overflow at Ogden reservoir

Tip by

4.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

947 m

824 m

515 m

290 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.11 km

515 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

6°C

48 %

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Comments

December 14, 2021,piethorne reservoir

this circuit doesn't go up the steep hill . easy . proper paths . quiet road . no bicycles - there are a few styles and narrow gates

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Piethorne Reservoir – Stone Hut with Fireplace loop from Newhey

Piethorne Reservoir

Stone Hut with Fireplace

View of Ogden Reservoir and the Piethorne Valley

Overflow at Ogden Reservoir

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