Dovestone Reservoir — Local services in Oldham

Dovestones reservoir is a great place for a leisurely stroll around the reservoirs or a place to start a more adventurous hike over the moorland. The trail around the reservoir is a well made path and should be accessed by wheel chair without too much of a problem. There is also a nature trail through the wooded area with informative signs to get the interest of children.They are educational and fun for the kids. The car park is large but does tend to fill up quickly at the weekend so getting there early is a must. There is usually a catering trailer and an ice-cream van in warmer weather. There is also public toilets on site. If you are interested in something more strenuous then a hike up to Indians head may be more appropriate. The Moors can be accessed by a few paths, straight up Indians head is a steep climb. The access road to the upper reservoir and the path up Ashway gap following the water channel up to a tunnel and then on to the top of the moor are more gradual climbs. There is a path that follows the ridge of the moor all the way round passing Dove stone. The way you want to access and walk is completely up to you and how long you wish the walk to be. In-between Dove stone and Indians head is the access road to the upper reservoir and can be used to easily get up or down from the moor. Walking around the ridge is a great walk with stunning views when the weather is clear. It also offers flexibility to the length of the hike. The Pennine way is also accessable and can be incorporated into your hike. I hope this has been of some help and I hope you enjoy your day at...

My wife and I turned off sat nav and just followed the road from Chester. I intentionally drove towards Holmfirth cuz I am in love with Yorkshire landscape. But accidentally came across this beauty. One of the most stunning places I ever visited. Was that because the weather was kind? Probably. But it was just a beautiful day here. I when you arrive it feels like parking is going to be a pain. But I didn’t see anyone drive out without parking. It was fairly crowded too. (But keep in mind parking is limited) Paid a very reasonable 2 hours stay and displayed the ticket.

Started the walk, and had no idea what to expect. As I e never used sat nav. Didn’t even know whether this walk was going to take us on a circle and take us back to where we started. Just went for it. You will see in the pictures and videos how beautiful of a place this is. I definitely recommend no matter the weather. Take your dog and go for that walk. If you fancy some hiking, at the middle of the way you can climb the famous hill/mountain looking down at the beautiful landscape. Overall i lobed this place and it is obvious that effort has been put into keeping/maintaining this place.

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I can't believe how lucky I am to have this on my door step. This is literally one of my favourite places EVER. if you're not from Manchester you should STILL Visit this place. Perfect for getting a easy10k step in, perfect for a family picnic. Or just to have a nice breeze for some mental clarity. Honestly this place is STUNNNNING...

THERE are so many different routes you can take, over the bridge, around the water, SOOOOO MANY, the atmosphere is euphoric and everyone is so welcoming & greet as you walk by. Really nice PLACE, stunning scenery and watching the sunset is to die for, especially near the famous Indian hill mountain..& perfect for summer barbecues. The only thing i would advise summer time it gets busy!!!

IF THE SUN IS OUT PLEASE DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT COME FOR A WALK WITH your favourite Channel perfume you'll be attracting 100s of flies as usually thats standard during the summer. They domt bother me but if you have kids some hats that provide shade will do & maybe some cream for the itching. But most of the time my toddlers have been absolutely fine, also if you're a runner then running around the lake is...