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Norman Hill Spillway – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Denshaw

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North West England

Norman Hill Spillway – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Denshaw

Easy

4.5

(4)

15

hikers

Norman Hill Spillway – Piethorne Reservoir loop from Denshaw

01:18

4.50km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

4 m

The Ram's Head

Highlight • Pub

This is the only place you can eat/drink on the route

Tip by

2

49 m

The Ram Head Inn and Pantry Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Part of The Rams Head pub, the addition of The Pantry Farm Shop and Cafe is a great one for cyclists and walkers. The all-day breakfast comes highly recommended!

This …

Tip by

3

1.26 km

Norman Hill Spillway

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

The spillway is an artificial waterfall channel that allows the water from the Norman Hill reservoir to flow down to the Piethorne Reservoir. It controls the water levels and becomes big and powerful in times of high rain.

Tip by

1.89 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Lake

5

2.58 km

Piethorne Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Piethorne reservoir is the largest of the series of reservoirs built above Manchester. It was completed in 1868 and provides drinking water.

Tip by

6

3.16 km

Hanging Lees Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

One of the oldest reservoirs in the area being established in 1870

Tip by

B

4.50 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.89 km

847 m

683 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Monday 19 October

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96 %

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