Walking Britain Langsett Reservoir
Introduction to Walk 1581
Nat Park - Peak District - Derwent Edge Sheffield
County/Area - South Yorkshire
Author - Yorkshire Water
Length - 3.0 miles / 4.9 km
Ascent - 400 feet / 121 metres
Grade - easy
This walk lies to the west of Sheffield and offers a mixture of woodland and open moor. Once higher ground is reached near the ruins known as North America you are able to fully enjoy the views. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL1 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL1 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Dark Peak Walks
Guidebook to 40 walks in the Dark Peak area of the Peak District National Park. 35 circular routes for most abilities, from 8km to 19km, around Edale, Marsden, Fairholmes, Baslow and Castleton, including Kinder Scout and Mam Tor, and 5 longer (25km to 45km) routes highlighting the best of the Gritstone Edges, High Moorland and Deep Valleys.
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