Bradshaw Brook Weir – Wayoh Reservoir Dam loop from Edgworth

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Bradshaw Brook Weir – Wayoh Reservoir Dam loop from Edgworth

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Bradshaw Brook Weir – Wayoh Reservoir Dam loop from Edgworth

01:34

5.77km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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31 m

Rose & Crown, Edgworth

Highlight • Restaurant

Edgworth is a picturesque village in the fine walkers' territory of the West Pennine Moors. It is well served by a number of pubs, restaurants and guesthouses, making it a …

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566 m

Old Russia Stone Bridge and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

little bridge crosses the Brooke, with a little waterfall.

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1.13 km

Old Russia Lodge Chimney

Highlight • Monument

This old chimney, standing on its own, is all that remains of Quarlton Vale Printworks which was established in the early 1800s.
The works, which were located in the bottom …

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2.58 km

Bradshaw Brook Weir

Highlight • River

If you enjoy hiking alongside pristine rivers and the sound of babbling brooks, then walking alongside the Bradshaw Brook is the place for you. There is also a weir here …

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2.81 km

Jumbles Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3.25 km

World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

3.25 km

Chapeltown FW3/24 Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

This casemate is of type FW3/24. During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

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5.28 km

Wayoh Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

There is a nice 3.2 miles (5.3 km) around Wayoh Reservoir dam. The views from here north, up along the entire length of the reservoir, are particularly nice, and the water is amazingly clear.

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5.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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