Dean Clough and Parsonage Reservoirs circular including a visit to the tin men.

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Overview

This circular walk has wide ranging views in all directions. There are tracks and paths, some very uneven, and a few stiles. Conditions underfoot will depend on rainfall. There is a short stretch on a country lane and a risk of stray golf balls as we traverse the Wilpshire golf course.

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 210m / 689ft
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 71531 32214
Nearest postcode:: BB6 7UY
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Parking on the long lay-by on Blackburn Old Road to the South of Dean Clough reservoir (see map). The local postcode is misleading.

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Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.0 miles