Torside Reservoir – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Crowden

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Torside Reservoir – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Crowden

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Torside Reservoir – Bottoms Reservoir loop from Crowden

01:20

12.4km

140m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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338 m

Torside Reservoir

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Torside Reservoir is the largest artificial lake in Longdendale, north Derbyshire, England. It was built by John Frederick Bateman between April 1849 and July 1864 as part of the Longdendale …

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1.10 km

Torside Reservoir

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Torside Reservoir was constructed by John Frederick Bateman from 1849 to 1864 to supply water to Greater Manchester. The Trans Penine Trail runs around the reservoir taking the route of …

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5.97 km

Bottoms Reservoir

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This is an easy circular walk around a pretty reservoir in the Peak District. There's a nice footpath running around the lake with fine views along the way.
The walk …

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6.20 km

Bottoms Reservoir and Fountain

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One of a series of reservoirs along the valley and along the route of the NCN 68 (Pennine Cycleway). The reservoir is at the southern end of the Longendale Path. …

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7.35 km

From this spot, you get a wonderful view over Valehouse Reservoir, a beautiful lake in Longdendale. Built between 1865-1869 as part of the Longdendale chain, it supplies water from the River Etherow to Greater Manchester.

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9.34 km

Rhodeswood Reservoir

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10.3 km

Torside Dam Spillway

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Torside Dam was completed in the early 1970s to create Torside Reservoir for water supply. The earth-fill dam is approximately 1,800 meters long and 35 meters high, effectively holding back …

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10.3 km

Torside Reservoir

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Torside Reservoir is the largest man-made lake in Longdendale in north Derbyshire. It was constructed by John Frederick Bateman between April 1849 and July 1864 as part of the Longdendale …

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