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Yorkshire And The Humber

Black Moss Reservoir – View of Wessenden Reservoir loop from Marsden

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber

Black Moss Reservoir – View of Wessenden Reservoir loop from Marsden

Moderate

4.8

(100)

508

hikers

Black Moss Reservoir – View of Wessenden Reservoir loop from Marsden

03:35

12.5km

290m

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: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.03 km

Path Between the Reservoirs in Peak District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely path across the dam wall between the reservoirs.

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2

5.16 km

Black Moss Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Just next to Swellands Reservoir, Black Moss Reservoir is high up on the Marsden Moors and feels very remote! There are fabulous views over to Pule Hill and West Nab from here.

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3

6.85 km

Be prepared to get a little wet after heavy rain

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4

7.57 km

Blake Clough Waterfall

Highlight • River

Great place for a dip in the heat of summer

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5

7.91 km

View of Wessenden Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great viewpoint and very close too the waterfall

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6

8.77 km

View of Wessenden Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

It's a steep, slippery slope down to the bottom of the waterfall. There are some stepping stones in the stream.

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7

9.56 km

Blakeley Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful area for the fanily

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8

10.9 km

Butterley Reservoir and Spillway

Highlight • Structure

On awe of the beauty of this....satisfaction guaranteed!!

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B

12.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

2.14 km

1.69 km

1.29 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.37 km

2.23 km

2.20 km

829 m

361 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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