Cow Green Reservoir Nature Trail

Description

This trail offers more adventurous disabled visitors an opportunity to get up into the hills and experience the invigorating effects of the elements. It offers panoramic views across the reservoir, the surrounding uplands and its habitats such as limestone grassland, blanket bogs and summit heaths. Visitors may see upland birds such as golden plover (spring/early summer), lapwing and red grouse. Rare plants such as spring gentian and bird’s eye primrose grow close to the path in spring. Access to the dam wall gives excellent views across the reservoir and down towards Cauldron Snout. The route is Tarmac 3 - 4m wide and also used by vehicles. The trail is 3.2 km each way and predominantly downhill to the reservoir with long sloping sections that may be a barrier on the return to the car park. Maximum gradient is 1 in 8. Some visitors may need companions to push or give other assistance. There are no seats but there are opportunities to rest where the route levels out. Check the local and mountain weather forecasts, pick the day you visit and prepare well, carrying weather proof clothing as the weather can deteriorate quickly and a wonderfully rewarding upland experience awaits you.

OVERALL RATING: BLUE
Path Surfaces:
Maximum Climbing Gradient: 2 - BLUE 7%
Maximum Descending Gradient: 2 - BLUE -8%
Total Elevation Gain: 41 metres
Distance:
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Route Profile

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