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Windgather Rocks – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

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Windgather Rocks – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

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5.0

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Windgather Rocks – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

01:34

13.1km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Taxal Beeches

Forest

4.04 km

Windgather Rocks

Highlight • Climb

Stunning view at the top, before some nice downhill all the way to Whaley.

Tip by

5.43 km

View of the Peak District Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.13 km

Goyt Forest Trail and Lake View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Some hidden "proper" MTB DH in the forest from Foxlow Edge, spit you out onto this segment.

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9.62 km

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

Highlight • Structure

Fernilee Reservoir was the first reservoir built in the Goyt valley and completed in 1938. It supplies all the water for Stockport. It is a popular walking area, and there …

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

1.98 km

1.92 km

1.70 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

3.63 km

3.49 km

2.02 km

1.79 km

1.29 km

532 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

29°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Windgather Rocks – Fernilee Reservoir Tower loop from Whaley Bridge

Windgather Rocks

View of the Peak District Hills

Goyt Forest Trail and Lake View

Fernilee Reservoir Tower

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