Dovestone Reservoir - Dog Friendly - Peak District
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This big day walk takes you from Dovestone Reservoir to Chew Reservoir, exploring Dovestone Moss and the striking Trinnacle. Along the way you’ll pass the Memorial Cross at Ashway Gap, enjoy sweeping views over the Chew Valley, and descend through the beautiful Birchen Clough, finishing with a tranquil walk alongside three shimmering reservoirs. It’s a full day of dramatic landscapes, rewarding vistas, and varied terrain.
The route is uneven underfoot with gritstone. There will be livestock around but sparsley. It is still ground nesting season so dogs on leads at all times. We have a few escape routes along the way if we find the day too difficult or if the weather turns out to be too hot or miserable. We are without shelter on the top so we need to be prepared for all weathers with plenty of water for us and our dogs. There is a section that can get very boggy, but this normally in the wetter months and shouldn't be hard to navigate. Coming off the moor there is a very steep route through a clough, this can be avoided with a slight return journey, dropping down to the resevoir sooner. If you're up for an adventure and big sky views then this is for you!
What to bring
Essential
-Well-worn in walking boots or shoes, we don't recommend trainers.
-Rucksack, comfortable straps, preferably with waist and chest straps. Enough space to add any removed layers as well as other kit. Waterproof liner or liners for contents.
-Comfortable walking clothing, plenty of layers along with a spare fleece just in case. Please no jeans.
-A breathable, waterproof coat and walking trousers if possible.
-Hat and gloves.
-Sunscreen, sunglasses and sun hat or cap in hot, sunny weather
-Food. A filling lunch (we will be walking all day) plenty of high energy snacks.
-Water. 1.5 to 2.5 litres of water. No alcohol is permitted on our walks.
-Personal First Aid kit e.g. plasters, blister plasters, painkillers, antihistamine etc. (we carry a group first aid kit to use in emergencies, we cannot give out medications) Personal medication e.g inhalers, insulin etc.
Recommended
-Hot Drink
-Walking Poles.
-A lightweight sit mat.
-Gaiters.
-Midge or insect repellent.
-Survival Bag.
-Cash or card in case we visit a cafe, pub or ice cream van.
-Battery Pack.
-Toilet tissue and bags to remove tissue from the hills
-Headtorch or small, light torch with working batteries.
Dog Kit List
-Food - any snacks or treats for a little boost of energy and reward.
-Water- Dogs need 50ml and 100ml per kg, per day. It depends on the size, age, fur and energy levels of your dog.
-Packable bowl.
-A warm layer if cold or spare one in rucksack.
-Normal leads only, no retractable leads allowed.
-Poo bags and a way to carry waste through out walk.
Meeting point
Dovestone Car Park
Good to know
Distance: 11 miles/17.5km
Total Ascent: 1859ft/567metres
Level: Tough Time: 8:45 - 15:30 = £25.00
Start/Finish: Dovestone Car Park, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7NE
Facilities: Public Toilets in car park. No other facalities nearby. Shops, cafes and pubs in Greenfield a few minutes drive away.
The route is uneven underfoot with gritstone. There will be livestock around but sparsley. It is still ground nesting season so dogs on leads at all times. We have a few escape routes along the way if we find the day too difficult or if the weather turns out to be too hot or miserable. We are without shelter on the top so we need to be prepared for all weathers with plenty of water for us and our dogs. There is a section that can get very boggy, but this normally in the wetter months and shouldn't be hard to navigate. Coming off the moor there is a very steep route through a clough, this can be avoided with a slight return journey, dropping down to the resevoir sooner. If you're up for an adventure and big sky views then this is for you!
What to bring
Essential
-Well-worn in walking boots or shoes, we don't recommend trainers.
-Rucksack, comfortable straps, preferably with waist and chest straps. Enough space to add any removed layers as well as other kit. Waterproof liner or liners for contents.
-Comfortable walking clothing, plenty of layers along with a spare fleece just in case. Please no jeans.
-A breathable, waterproof coat and walking trousers if possible.
-Hat and gloves.
-Sunscreen, sunglasses and sun hat or cap in hot, sunny weather
-Food. A filling lunch (we will be walking all day) plenty of high energy snacks.
-Water. 1.5 to 2.5 litres of water. No alcohol is permitted on our walks.
-Personal First Aid kit e.g. plasters, blister plasters, painkillers, antihistamine etc. (we carry a group first aid kit to use in emergencies, we cannot give out medications) Personal medication e.g inhalers, insulin etc.
Recommended
-Hot Drink
-Walking Poles.
-A lightweight sit mat.
-Gaiters.
-Midge or insect repellent.
-Survival Bag.
-Cash or card in case we visit a cafe, pub or ice cream van.
-Battery Pack.
-Toilet tissue and bags to remove tissue from the hills
-Headtorch or small, light torch with working batteries.
Dog Kit List
-Food - any snacks or treats for a little boost of energy and reward.
-Water- Dogs need 50ml and 100ml per kg, per day. It depends on the size, age, fur and energy levels of your dog.
-Packable bowl.
-A warm layer if cold or spare one in rucksack.
-Normal leads only, no retractable leads allowed.
-Poo bags and a way to carry waste through out walk.
Meeting point
Dovestone Car Park
Good to know
Distance: 11 miles/17.5km
Total Ascent: 1859ft/567metres
Level: Tough Time: 8:45 - 15:30 = £25.00
Start/Finish: Dovestone Car Park, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7NE
Facilities: Public Toilets in car park. No other facalities nearby. Shops, cafes and pubs in Greenfield a few minutes drive away.
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Dovestone National Park Peak District, Oldham, United Kingdom
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