Scout Dike Reservoir – Ingbirchworth Reservoir loop from Penistone

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Scout Dike Reservoir – Ingbirchworth Reservoir loop from Penistone

Moderate

4.8

(13)

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Scout Dike Reservoir – Ingbirchworth Reservoir loop from Penistone

03:29

12.9km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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456 m

Scout Dike Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Free parking and nice walk suitable for the family around the reservoir.

Tip by

743 m

Scout Dike Reservoir

Lake

1.42 km

Scout Dike Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Scout Dike Reservoir is the most beautiful of the three in this area.

Tip by

4.31 km

Ingbirchworth Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Nice walk around semi wooded reservoir.

Tip by

5.39 km

View of Ingbirchworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Take a brew, enjoy the view!

Tip by

5.75 km

Little Waterfall Stream

Highlight • River

7.60 km

Royd Moor Plantation

Forest

8.21 km

Royd Moor Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from 1000 feet above sea level. 360 degree view over South/West Yorks and Peak district National park.

Tip by

8.50 km

View of Royd Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

9.79 km

Royd Moor Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir with circular walk along banks and through woodland.

Tip by

10.3 km

Royd Moor Reservoir

Lake

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

3.92 km

3.89 km

127 m

125 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

4.17 km

3.28 km

709 m

452 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

16°C

10°C

63 %

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Scout Dike Reservoir – Ingbirchworth Reservoir loop from Penistone

Scout Dike Reservoir

Scout Dike Reservoir

Ingbirchworth Reservoir

View of Ingbirchworth Reservoir

Little Waterfall Stream

Royd Moor Viewpoint

View of Royd Reservoir

Royd Moor Reservoir

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