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Errwood Reservoir & Ruins

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Overview

A moderate 6.5 mile walk with some ascent, 1300ft.

From The Street car park we cross the dam and make a circuit of Errwood Reservoir taking in Wild Moor and the river Goyt. We ascend towards Errwood Hall ruins and then below Foxlow Edge to St Joseph’s shrine and return to the car park.

 

Sunday, 1 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
396.2m / 1300ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 01299 75701
Nearest postcode:
SK17 6SX
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implanted.term.aliens
Start time:
10:00 am

Walk start point is The street car park opposite Errwood Sailing Club.

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