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Woodhead Reservoir – Devil's Elbow Climb (West) loop from Glossop

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Woodhead Reservoir – Devil's Elbow Climb (West) loop from Glossop

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Woodhead Reservoir – Devil's Elbow Climb (West) loop from Glossop

01:26

29.2km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.64 km

Devil's Elbow Road, Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful undulating road overlooking the reservoir.

Tip by

2

7.76 km

Devil's Elbow Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

3

12.5 km

Rest Spot by Torside Reservoir on the Longdendale Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice little spot to rest on the Longdendale Trail

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4

12.6 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 …

Tip by

5

17.8 km

Devil's Elbow Climb (West)

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

7.71 km

4.51 km

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

275 m

266 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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6°C

85 %

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