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Combs Reservoir – Eccles Pike loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Combs Reservoir – Eccles Pike loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

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4.8

(5)

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Combs Reservoir – Eccles Pike loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

02:14

7.87km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

Combs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great view of the reservoir but after the rain it can very muddy. Wellies or walking boots are essential

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2.34 km

Public footpath sign to Buxton and Combs Valley

Highlight • Other

3.00 km

Llama and Alpaca Farm Near Eccles Pike

Highlight • Structure

Opportunity to walk with alpacas just below Eccles Pike

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3.91 km

View of the valley from Eccles Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Awesome view at the top of the hill

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3.99 km

Eccles Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take in the views!

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4.01 km

Eccles Pike Summit and Toposcope

Highlight • Natural Monument

Eccles Pike is a wonderful panoramic viewpoint. You can see Manchester on a clear day along with Mam Tor, Rushop Edge, Kinder Scout, Whaley Bridge, Lyme Park and much much more.

Tip by

6.75 km

Combs Reservoir was built during the Industrial Revolution as a feeder reservoir for the Peak Forest Canal. It's possible to loop around the reservoir, though some of this is on roads. The views north towards Eccles Pike are splendid.

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6.91 km

Public footpath sign to Ladder Hill

Highlight • Other

7.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.67 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

3.95 km

2.88 km

706 m

327 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Combs Reservoir – Eccles Pike loop from Chapel-en-le-Frith

Combs Reservoir

Public footpath sign to Buxton and Combs Valley

Llama and Alpaca Farm Near Eccles Pike

View of the valley from Eccles Pike

Eccles Pike

Eccles Pike Summit and Toposcope

Combs Reservoir

Public footpath sign to Ladder Hill

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