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Between the Reservoirs – Wilkin Hill Viewpoint loop from Barlow

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Barlow

Between the Reservoirs – Wilkin Hill Viewpoint loop from Barlow

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Between the Reservoirs – Wilkin Hill Viewpoint loop from Barlow

03:22

12.2km

220m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.25 km

Stream and Woodland Path to Lower Reservoir

Highlight • Forest

From the river and up to the lower reservoir is a good surface and higher up are good car parks

Tip by

4.64 km

Linacre Reservoir Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

Shout out to Severn Trent who have repaired the boardwalk around the upper reservoir and a wonderful upgrade to the toilets at the lower reservoir in 2025. Clean and modern now and there was even a cleaner maintaining them. 😊

Tip by

5.05 km

Linacre Lower Reservoir

Lake

5.42 km

Southeast corner of Linacre Middle Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

This is a lovely place just west of Chesterfield just on the edge of the Peak District. It’s three reservoirs and some lovely woods with trunk carvings. Great for kids. …

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6.11 km

Between the Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

6.42 km

Boardwalk Bridge at Ladybower Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Another bridge put in by Severn Trent for easy access all around the lakes

Tip by

6.61 km

Linacre Upper Reservoir Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Walking on water along the edge of the upper Linacre Reservoir along the boardwalk

Tip by

6.93 km

Wooden Bridge at Upper Linacre Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Turn left over the bridge at the end of the upper reservoir and you will be rewarded with a boardwalk around the edge of the dam

Tip by

10.7 km

Wilkin Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

3.28 km

3.07 km

1.55 km

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

3.60 km

1.16 km

1.09 km

1.06 km

650 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

16°C

82 %

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Between the Reservoirs – Wilkin Hill Viewpoint loop from Barlow

Stream and Woodland Path to Lower Reservoir

Linacre Reservoir Public Toilets

Southeast corner of Linacre Middle Reservoir

Between the Reservoirs

Boardwalk Bridge at Ladybower Reservoir

Linacre Upper Reservoir Boardwalk

Wooden Bridge at Upper Linacre Reservoir

Wilkin Hill Viewpoint

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