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    Langsett Reservoir Northside Circular Walk

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    Easy
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    1h
    Distance
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    3.5 km
    Elevation
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    89 m
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    Langsett Reservoir Northside Circular

    The Langsett Reservoir Northside Circular Walk is a charming walk in the Peak District that will take you through the forests on the northern edge of the reservoir. While out on the trail, you will enjoy some scenic views across the calm water and experience the tranquil atmosphere within the woodland setting. Make sure to keep an eye out for passing horseback riders that sometimes stray from the nearby bridlepath.

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    Route Description for Langsett Reservoir Northside Circular Walk

    While it is only a short adventure, the Langsett Reservoir Northside Circular is a popular walking route in this part of the Peak District due to its charming forest setting and scenic views across the water. The trail sets out from the Langsett Barn car park and heads southwest towards the edge of the water. Here, you will follow the trail west to enjoy the pleasant views across the calm water of Langsett Reservoir. Continue along the trail as it follows closely alongside the Little Don River, turning back when you have reached the westernmost point of the route shown on the map. From here, take the trail east that passes between the fields on your left and the dense cover of the forest on the right. Eventually, you will arrive back at the car park where you began.

    Other amazing walks in Peak District National Park

    Check out our guides to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Stanage Edge, Dovedale, and Padley Gorge. Or see all of our Peak District walks on 10Adventures.

    Getting to the Langsett Reservoir Northside Circular Walk Trailhead

    To reach the car park for the Langsett Reservoir Northside Circular from Stocksbridge, head northwest on Manchester Road for 1.3mi and turn left onto A616. Follow this for 2.8mi to find the car park on the left.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      Year-Round

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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