Dovestone Reservoir

Updated: June 7, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Oldham
Postcode:
OL3 7NE
Parking:

Large pay and display car parks (main & overflow). EXTREMELY busy - fill very early. Roadside parking restricted/enforced. Toilets/refreshments at car park.

Distance:
2.80 miles
Time:
1.50 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

Main reservoir path: wide, flat, well-maintained (accessible). Moorland paths: steep, rocky, slabbed, boggy, uneven. Exposed.

Facilities:
Toilets

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