Around Tittesworth reservoir

This is a circular walk around Tittesworth reservoir. Very family friendly walk. The area can be very busy during weekend and summer months.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.24 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 39 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 38 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 232 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 201 m

Description of the walk

Start: Tittesworth Water Car Park, Leek (ST13 8SN) Grid ref. SJ 993 603
This walk is clockwise but it is totally possible to do it anti-clockwise.

(S/E) From the car park go South in the direction of the visitor center to find the path following the shore of the reservoir (reservoir trail). Always continue on the path following the shore of the reservoir until the South-East end of the reservoir. (3.5Km)

(1) Take right to go round the reservoir always following the path closer to the shore (reservoir trail). Continue straight along the wall until you reach the Western side of the reservoir.

(2) Take right (North) to walk the Western side of the reservoir always following the path closer to the shore (reservoir trail). Continue straight for 2.4Km until reaching a road.

(3) At the road, take right to cross the bridge over the reservoir. Then take the first on the right to find the car park (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 204 m - Tittesworth Water Car Park
  2. 1 : km 3.55 - alt. 213 m - right following the reservoir trail
  3. 2 : km 4.43 - alt. 221 m - right following the reservoir trail
  4. 3 : km 6.84 - alt. 203 m - right to cross the reservoir
  5. S/E : km 7.24 - alt. 204 m - Tittesworth Water Car Park

Practical information

Start: Tittesworth Water Car Park, Leek (ST13 8SN) Grid ref. SJ 993 603

Car park: Tittesworth Water Car Park, Leek (ST13 8SN), Fees apply

Terrain: large, well maintained paths.

Toilet: At the visitor center

Note: Outdoor play area for children

Dog friendly: Yes; however dog must be on a lead at all times.

Find more information about the reservoir on Severn Trent Water website

Find more walks on Our Lake District Escapades website

In the nearby area

The visitor center has a little shop and restaurant.

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