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03/10 Reservoir & Waterfall Hike at Wessenden Head

£30.00

What a beautiful way to spend your Saturday, at the stunning reservoirs around Wessenden Head and the many waterfalls tumbling through the valleys at the very top of the Peak District. We’ll be in a small group with a focus on getting some fresh air, making some new friends, and bonding over the beautiful views.


Route Summary

Date: Saturday 3 October 2026

Time: 9am-4pm (approx.)

Meeting Point: Wessenden Head (exact meeting point and details will be sent out via email nearer to the event)

Public Transport: this area can be reached easily by bus 352 from Holmfirth or Greenfield

Length: 9 miles + 420m elevation

Difficulty: Moderate (beginner hikers will enjoy this more with a good fitness level)

Open to: all adults

Minimum group size: 2

Maximum group size: 8

What a beautiful way to spend your Saturday, at the stunning reservoirs around Wessenden Head and the many waterfalls tumbling through the valleys at the very top of the Peak District. We’ll be in a small group with a focus on getting some fresh air, making some new friends, and bonding over the beautiful views.


Route Summary

Date: Saturday 3 October 2026

Time: 9am-4pm (approx.)

Meeting Point: Wessenden Head (exact meeting point and details will be sent out via email nearer to the event)

Public Transport: this area can be reached easily by bus 352 from Holmfirth or Greenfield

Length: 9 miles + 420m elevation

Difficulty: Moderate (beginner hikers will enjoy this more with a good fitness level)

Open to: all adults

Minimum group size: 2

Maximum group size: 8

Everything you need to bring

  • Lunch & snacks

  • 1l of water on a cool day, 2l on a hot day

  • Suitable hiking clothes: whatever you feel comfortable in but try to avoid wearing cotton. Make sure you have both warm and cold weather clothing options all year round as the temperature can change quickly, including suitable waterproofs.

  • Footwear: hiking boots, hiking shoes, trail shoes, or trail runners that have good grip. Please do not wear fashion trainers or any smooth soled shoes.

  • Any personal items you need: phone, medications, tissues/toilet roll with a zip lock bag for any wild wees, hand sanitiser, money/card, portable charger.

  • Warmer weather: cap, sun protection, sunglasses

  • Cooler weather: hat, gloves, extra warm layer in your bag, face buff

  • Something to sit on such as a foldable sit-mat, small picnic blanket, extra jacket

Meet your leader

I’m Beth, a fully qualified and insured Hill & Moorland Leader, based near the Peak District. I love leading groups outdoors in a relaxed, friendly way and can’t wait to show you all the fun you can have on a group hiking adventure.

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