Route Filmstrip & Description
A walk closely following the banks of Yorkshire Water's Damflask Reservoir on the north eastern edge of the Peak District. At the beginning of the route there is a tactile map of the reservoir, which helps with orientation and way-finding. The route was travelled in an anti-clockwise direction. This route is 3.5 miles. The walk, on two occasions, changes onto quiet country roads (one section with pavement, one without), but otherwise is confined to a good firm, crushed limestone surface generally over 2 meters wide. Much of the route is lightly wooded but there are also fine views in one direction towards Bradfield Dale and in the other towards Sheffield. Much of the route is level, but there are some gradients steeper than 1:8 - see the tactile map at the New Road entrance, for the level path option.
Surveyed by: Phil Chambers, June 2015
(Summer)
Accessibility Rating: 3
Distance: 5.4 km
Car Park: No formal car park, however, there is plenty of roadside parking.
Steps: No
Barriers: Only barriers are some steep gradients; where some wheelchair users may require assistance and route is partly on a road,without pavements. where extra care should be taken.
Toilets: Nearest toilets, including accessible toilet RADAR key, at Low Bradfield.


One of several bus stops on the route that are served by the 61/62 services from Hillsborough Interchange.

Information board detailing the history of Damflask village, formerly standing on the site of the current reservoir.

Welcome bench amid the most difficult section of the route. Surface is consistently excellent throughout.

Short flight of steps leads to road; does not interfere with route. Very gentle gradient after steps: 1:35>40.
Yorkshire Water Damflask Reservoir Phototrail
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