Dale Dike Reservoir Walks & Route Maps

This is a lovely gentle walk around the pretty Dale Dike Reservoir. If you enjoy peace and quiet, walking alongside rippling water, through woodlands and meadows this walk is for you. You can also enjoy the sights and sounds of a variety of wildlife as you walk.

The walk is downhill at the start of the route and quite a steep climb on your return to your car. You will need good footwear as the ground is rough and uneven in places and may be muddy in wet weather. There are some gates, steps and stiles.

For refreshments you can visit The Plough, just south of the quaint village of Low Bradfield or the lovely Old Horns Inn at the nearby village of High Bradfield, with its wonderful views.

This walk also travels around the Dale Dike Reservoir but from higher ground. It is a bit longer and certainly has some hill walking but is a thoroughly enjoyable walk with fine views over the reservoir. It is surrounded by lovely countryside, along quiet farm lanes and through pretty woodlands.

The walk is downhill at the start of the route, has lots of ups and downs with a final push at the end on your return to your car. You will need good footwear as the ground is rough and uneven in places and may be muddy in wet weather. There are some gates, steps and stiles.

For refreshments you can visit The Plough just south of the quaint village of Low Bradfield or the lovely Old Horns Inn at the nearby village of High Bradfield, with its wonderful views.

There is some road walking on this route, so please be careful here.

This walk is our longest and toughest walk around the Dale Dike Reservoir. The route starts off very similar to Walk 2 giving you a very enjoyable walk surrounded by lovely countryside, quiet farm lanes and pretty woodlands, with lovely views over the reservoir.

The route of this walk though also travels up to Ughill Moors, a rougher terrain where you will be rewarded with the wind in your hair and some amazing views across the Peak District National Park. This is a walk to take your time on.

There is a lot of uphill walking and a steep descent so good footwear is essential. The ground is rough and uneven in places and may be muddy and slippery in wet weather. There are some gates, steps and stiles.

For refreshments you can visit The Plough just south of the quaint village of Low Bradfield or the lovely Old Horns Inn at the nearby village of High Bradfield, with its wonderful views.