18. Fernilee West Bank
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Walk description…
Length: 3.3mls
Av. time: 1.30hrs
Ascent: 331ft
Start: The Valentine parking
Starting from the small carpark at the northern end of Fernilee Reservoir, the walk crosses the dam wall before turning left along a wide, mile-long gravel track through the trees.
It returns along the attractive shoreline path, which was once the main route through the valley, connecting the hamlet of Goyt’s Bridge with Whaley Bridge via the Fernilee Gunpowder Mill.
There are some wonderful panoramic views – both from the higher section across the valley, and from the lower section over the reservoir. And the walk can be easily extended by going along the shore of Errwood Reservoir, and up to the ruins of Errwood Hall.
‘Relive’ video…
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