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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Reservoir loop from Kinder Reservoir

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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Reservoir loop from Kinder Reservoir

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Kinder Reservoir – Kinder Reservoir loop from Kinder Reservoir

01:33

5.33km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

2.41 km

View of Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

2

2.89 km

Wooden Footbridge in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Trail

From here you can choose your path up onto Kinder Scout - the route up William Clough is especially nice.

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3

3.23 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Kinder Reservoir was built between 1903 and 1911, it's fed by the River Kinder and several smaller streams. The trail around the western side is a great run and gives …

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4

3.74 km

Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kinder Reservoir is a striking stretch of water tucked beneath the wild expanse of Kinder Scout. Built between 1903-1911, the reservoir is fed by the River Kinder and by the stream flowing down William Clough valley.

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5

3.89 km

View of the Old Filter House

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1912 to treat the water from the reservoir before it was provided to homes in Stockport and the surrounding area, this building has now been abandoned and derelict for over two decades.

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6

4.04 km

Steep Cobbled Path to Kinder Reservoir

Highlight • Climb

A steep path leading up to Kinder Reservoir and onwards to Kinder Scout.

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7

4.44 km

Booth Sheepwash

Highlight • Historical Site

In Booth, the tiniest of Derbyshire hamlets, near Hayfield. This sheepwash was constructed in the early 20th century to replace one lost during the construction of the Kinder Reservoir. The …

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B

5.33 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.28 km

399 m

366 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

865 m

444 m

378 m

366 m

303 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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