Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
This is a great adventure walk of 13.5 miles, popularly known as The Trinnacle Trail. Some other websites have christened this The Trinnacle Trail - I think this route is a bit longer than the usual route up to The Trinnacle as it winds around the top of the valley to Alphin Pike as well.
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The Trinnacle, carved by centuries of elemental abuse, is a pillar fractured from the main cliffs that overlook Dovestone Reservoir. The towering three-pronged structure erupts from the moorlands and forms one of the Peak District's most iconic views.
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We take a walk around Dovestones Reservoir and venture up to The Trinnacle to take in the views. Finishing up at Donkeystones brewery for some great low abv.
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
The Trinnacle in the Peak District is a three-pronged gritstone stack, protruding from the Dovestone escarpment, high above the reservoir. The unusual rock formation blends into its surroundings, until the closer you get, the more the stacks reveal themselves. Almost an optical illusion.
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
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The Trinnacle A Peak District circular walk
The Trinnacle is an enormous rock formation separated from the main hillside on the moors above Greenfield Reservoir, near to Dovestone Reservoir. It's a stack of three gritstone pillars, high above the reservoirs and giving spectacular views down to the valley below.
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Walk information + GPX Walk type: Short circular walk (challenging route in places - see other information) Distance: 4.5 miles/7.2 km Walk time: 2-3 hours Total ascent: 336 m/1,102 ft Highest point: 463 m/1,519 ft Walk highlights: Views of Dovestone Reservoir, The Raven Stones aka The Trinnacles + Birchen Clough waterfall Trigs: 0 Ethels: 0
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
The Trinnacle Trail is a popular walking route in the Greater Manchester area due to its spectacular views and easy access to a number of outdoor activities, such as climbing and sailing. Setting out from the car park, the trail descends slightly downhill to the east to arrive at the edge of the Dovestone and Yeoman Hey reservoirs.
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
By Car: Dovestone Reservoir and the Trinnacle are located to the east of the village of Greenfield just off the A635 Holmfirth Road. There are two car parks around the reservoirs: Binn Green Car Park (RSPB) (Post Code: OL3 7NN) and Dove Stone Reservoir Car Park (Post Code: OL3 7NE).
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
The Dovestone Reservoir Circular Walk is a 13.5 km walking circuit that will take you around Saddleworth Moor to provide scenic views of the surrounding area. Along the trail, you will pass by a number of unique highlights including a cascading waterfall, the Trinnacle rock formation, and the Dovestone Memorial Forest before arriving back at the trailhead.
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July 2, 2023 Amazing walk! Climbing up the waterfall was a little challenging with the dog as the 'path' was a bit none existent in parts and did require some scrambling. But I have to say, this only added to the fun. We loved it, so did the dog! Plenty of places for a dip and just a gorgeous walk all round with the Trinnacle at the top.
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
Greenfield Waterfall Circular. Hard • 4.6 (859) Peak District National Park. Photos (4,396) Directions. Print/PDF map. Length 5.7 miElevation gain 1,177 ftRoute type Loop. Get to know this 5.7-mile loop trail near Dobcross, Greater Manchester. Generally considered a challenging route.
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
The Trinnacle is a unique three columned gritstone rocky outcrop, towering above the Dovestone and Yeoman Hay reservoirs, with an adventurous trail to get to it. It had been on my radar for a while. I actually first came to this area a few weeks ago to just walk around the reservoir.
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Broken away from the main cliffs which loom over the reservoirs after years of weathering, the Trinnacle stands alone - like a trio of high-rise buildings - and is best found along a circular walk known as the 'The Trinnacle Trail'.
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
Contents show Dovestone Reservoir walk from near Greenfield Waterfall on Birchen Clough Walk information + GPX Walk type: Medium circular walk (challenging route in places) Distance: 12 miles/19 km Walk time: 6-7 hours Total ascent: 857 m/2,812 ft Highest point: 492 m/1,614 ft
Ultimate Guide To The Trinnacle Dovestone Trail, Peak District
The Trinnacle - A Peak District circular walk April 18, 2022 I love an Instagram-Worthy Photo Spot and the Trinnacle in the Peak District is definitely that! Luckily this place hasn't been overrun by visitors yet. As the national park is very popular, you can expect to see other hikers, especially at the weekends.