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Hartington Upper Quarter

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Fernilee Reservoir

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Hartington Upper Quarter

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Fernilee Reservoir

Easy

5.0

(4)

32

hikers

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Fernilee Reservoir

01:39

6.09km

90m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

52 m

Fernilee Reservoir Overflow

Highlight • Lake

Poo sticks anyone

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2

224 m

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

Highlight • Structure

Fernilee Reservoir was the first reservoir built in the Goyt valley and completed in 1938. It supplies all the water for Stockport. It is a popular walking area, and there …

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3

1.25 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream in Peak District National Park

Highlight • River

4

2.30 km

Hillbridge Wood

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful little wooded area near Whaley Bridge on the western side of the Peak District National Park. Perfect if you want to enjoy the delights of the Peak District without committing to a long hike.

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5

3.44 km

Ford Crossing on Rural Trail

Highlight • River

Too deep/rough to cross unless you want to get wet, but it’s a beautiful spot and there’s a footbridge 😀

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6

3.49 km

Taxal Bridge

Highlight • River

7

4.36 km

River Goyt

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely river walk alongside the beautiful River Goyt.

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B

6.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

2.07 km

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

1.46 km

961 m

130 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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