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Winscar Reservoir and Snailsden walk

By Dave Roberts   

on August 17, 2015    2/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – Dark Peak, England, Europe, Peak District National Park

Winscar Reservoir and Snailsden walk

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

13.2 km

Ascent

318 m

Time

3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Dunford Bridge

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Winscar Reservoir and Snailsden walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Winscar Reservoir and Snailsden walk

A moderate walk from Dunford Bridge along Winscar Reservoir and up Snailsden.

A Local Expert walking route from Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome in the Peak District.

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location: Dunford Bridge

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
13.2 km 318 m 3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Weather Forecast:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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