Langsett Woods – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

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Langsett Woods – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

Moderate

4.6

(14)

152

hikers

Langsett Woods – Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

04:20

15.3km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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370 m

Langsett Reservoir

Lake

779 m

Langsett Woods

Highlight • Trail

Great for a family walk of all ages

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1.58 km

Cut Gate Track

Highlight • Trail

This ancient track was used by farmers in the Upper Derwent and Woodlands Valley to take their livestock to the nearest market, which was at Penistone. The Cut Gate track …

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1.61 km

Little Don River Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

Popular and busy spot

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2.35 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Can get refreshing with the wind too

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7.47 km

Margery Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

A 1,791-foot (546 m) high trig pointed summit just north of Howden Edge. Nice rest spot.

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12.6 km

Stone Bench with Plaque Overlooking the Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely bench, with a quirky plaque attached, in a great spot overlooking the reservoir.

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13.4 km

Thickwoods Lane

Highlight • Historical Site

Thickwoods Lane was reinforced to accommodate tanks during the Second World War, probably for the army training which used the area around North America Farm. the brick rubble from which …

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14.9 km

Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Langsett Reservoir is a lovely place to walk around and is moderate loop with great views across the reservoir. You can also use this as a base to explore longer …

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