Langsett Woods – View of Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

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Langsett Woods – View of Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

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Langsett Woods – View of Langsett Reservoir loop from Langsett

02:06

7.57km

140m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

370 m

Langsett Reservoir

Lake

779 m

Langsett Woods

Highlight • Trail

Great for a family walk of all ages

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3.40 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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3.44 km

Little Don River Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

Popular and busy spot

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4.17 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Can get refreshing with the wind too

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4.75 km

North America Farm Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

In the days when the Empire was being opened up, it was the custom to name far-flung farmsteads after the places which were, in those days, on the edge of …

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4.75 km

View of Langsett Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great views of the reservoir

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4.79 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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7.14 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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7.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

2.30 km

547 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

1.49 km

944 m

557 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

August 14, 2024,647 Around Langsett to North America (Yorks)☑️

The conversion of Langsett Barn, a magnificent 17 century building, to a visitor centre, ranger base and community centre for the village of Langsett in 1993 was an excellent example of co-operation between local authorities and a water company. It has opened up a largely unknown area of the National Park to many more visitors for whom this circular walk, …

March 10, 2023,Snowy Langsett walk

Loved Saturday's snowy walk... apparently the most snow they've seen around Langsett in over 20 years... knee deep in places, what a dream 🥰 most of the walk was fresh snow, blue skies and no wind. Craving a winter adventure now! Shame I got my van stuck and had to dig it out with my ice scraper 😂 then helped …