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Brown Edge

Lovers' Tree – Knypersley Reservoir loop from Brown Edge

Easy

33

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Lovers' Tree – Knypersley Reservoir loop from Brown Edge

00:36

2.28km

20m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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490 m

Lovers' Tree

Highlight • Natural

I thought this was charming.

I have not before seen such a graffiti carved trunk of lovers' initials.

I hope their love lasts as long as the initials remain etched.

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2

637 m

Knypersley Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

According to Wiki, Knypersley Reservoir is a canal feeder reservoir near Biddulph in Staffordshire. ... the upper one being the Serpentine Pool which feeds the lower Knypersley Pool or reservoir.

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1.05 km

Trout Hatchery, Knypersley Hall Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

A trout hatchery was built to spawn, hatch and grow trout until they were large enough to be released into Knypersley Reservoir ready for fishing. The hatchery is now unused …

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4

1.39 km

This is a 3 storey prospect tower with an attached wing built in 1829 for a gamekeeper. (Lucky fella!)

It is sometimes referred to as Knypersley Castle.

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5

1.67 km

Tree Swing by the Lake

Highlight • Structure

Oh to be a child again!

Since my last visit here, grips have been secured onto the tree for climbing and a rope for swinging into the water.

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6

2.06 km

Knypersley Pool

Highlight • Lake

7

2.24 km

I passed this second carpark and wanted to highlight it for those komooters who need another free place to park.

This carpark had no time limit displayed at the gate …

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2.28 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

338 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.48 km

703 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

94 %

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