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Dovestone Reservoir

A cracking, cold winter walk. Absolutely bitter on top, lots of frozen and slippery paths made for an interesting day. Wind chill on top close to -10 I would guess. Few people about.

Walk Details

Date: 2012-02-04

Start: Dovestone Reservoir    Finish: Dovestone Reservoir

Distance: 11.6 mls, 18.67 km

Height Gain: 2000 ft, 609.6 m

Start Time: 07:50    End Time: 12:40

Duration: 04:50

Ave Speed: 2.3 mph

Region: Peak District

Route Description: Dovestone Reservoir, Yeoman Hey Res, Greenfield Res, Birchen Clough, Raven Stones, Ashway Moss, Great Dove Stone Rocks, Charnel Clough, Chew Res, Chew Hurdles, Hoarstone Edge, Alphin Pike, Dovestone Reservoir

Parking Grid Ref: SE 01325 03435

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Walking with: Alone

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Hills on this Walk

5550 - Hoarstone Edge (1631 ft)

19880 - Alphin Pike (1541 ft)

Trig Points on this Walk

TP0828 - Alphin Pike (Good condition)

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Previous Walk

Walk Name: Nympsfield to Wotton-Under-Edge

Date: 2012-01-28
Distance: 13.0 mls, 20.92 km
Height Gain: 2500 ft, 762.0 m

Next Walk

Walk Name: Little Whernside

Date: 2012-02-16
Distance: 10.6 mls, 17.06 km
Height Gain: 1500 ft, 457.2 m