WALKING

Become a friend

Walking routes from the dam:

Once you reach the top, there are several moorland options:

  • East towards Stoodley Pike and onward towards Hebden Bridge

  • South-east to connect with the Pennine Way

  • A circular route past Stony Edge and around Warland Reservoir

(OS Leisure Map 21 covers the wider area.)

Quiet spots

If you’re not swimming or hiking, plenty of people come simply to sit, read, and enjoy the open space. The south corner is often calm and quieter than the beach. On windy days, the west wall can be more sheltered.