Widdop & Wadsworth Moor

Keighley Group

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Overview

Secluded reservoirs in folds amidst the South Pennine moorlands . Upland route with huge views , links remote lakes via National Trails threading past striking rock formations & dropping into the wooded gorge of Hebden Dale .

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.9km / 9.9mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

As well as taking in Widdop reservoir we pass Gorple Upper & Lower & Walshaw Dean Upper & Lower reservoirs.

Dogs will have to be kept on a short lead at this time of year

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 94717 32302
Nearest postcode:: HX7 7AU
what3words:: noticing.shrubbery.escape

Start time:: 10:30 am

Gorples Reservoir Car Park on the Burnley Road between Hebden Bridge and Widdop.

Upcoming walks with Keighley Group

Towneley Hall and the Singing Ringing Tree

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles