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Broomhead Reservoir

1.99 miles (3.2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Enjoy an easy circular walk around this reservoir in South Yorkshire's Ewden Valley near Stocksbridge. There's a nice footpath running around the perimeter of the water for just over 2 miles. You can enjoy excellent views across the water to the Peak District countryside and woodland.
Start the walk from the small parking area on the southern side of the water. It's located just off New Road near Fox Hill Wood. From here you can pick up the signed footpath to take you around the lake.
The reservoir is located a short walk from More Hall Reservoir so you can easily extend your walk here.
Also nearby is Wharncliffe Woods and Grenoside Woods where you can pick up the long distance Trans Pennine Trail.

Postcode

S36 4ZA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Broomhead Reservoir OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Broomhead Reservoir Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The little village of Bolsterstone is just a short distance north of the reservoir. Here you'll find the Castle Inn which is a typical English village pub. The friendly pub does a great Sunday lunch and is likely to have plenty of other walkers there. It's dog friendly and can be found at postcode S36 3ZB for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

The reservoir and surrounding woods are a nice place for a dog walk. The Castle Inn in mentioned above is also dog friendly and you're bound to see other owners there or at the reservoir on a fine day.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Stocksbridge Walk takes you to Moor Hall and Broomhead Reservoirs from the nearby town.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Peak District Walks page.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Broomhead Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 980157

Western tip of Broomhead Reservoir. The head of the lake from Broomhead Bridge.

Broomhead Dam - geograph.org.uk - 122740

Splendid castellated pump house on the dam at Broomhead reservoir. Looking south across the dam.

Broomhead Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1012681

The reservoir in autumn.

'Castle'on Broomhead reservoir dam wall - geograph.org.uk - 1019685

Another autumn view of the dam tower.

Spillway from Broomhead reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1019681

The spillway at the eastern end close to More Hall Reservoir.

Broomhead Walk - geograph.org.uk - 122739

Broomhead Walk. Entrance to the walkway around the reservoir, from Yewtrees Lane.

View from Walker Edge - geograph.org.uk - 980143

View from Walker Edge. This elevated spot is located south of the lake. It provides fine views down to the water.

Footbridge in the woods west of Ewden Village - geograph.org.uk - 2880737

Footbridge in the woods west of Ewden Village

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Broomhead Reservoir.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Broomhead Reservoir.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)