Are you looking for a lovely short easy route in the Peak District? This walk around Damflask Reservoir from Low Bradfield would be perfect for you.
Starting in the small village of Low Bradfield, our walk takes you alongside Damflask Reservoir for an easy circular route up to the top and around so you complete a full loop.
Please note this route is mostly flat with a few small inclines and declines on the path around the reservoir. The terrain is not a sealed path so there is some loose gravel and mud in places; however, if you have a suitable pushchair or wheelchair this route would be great for you as there are no stiles and it is relatively easy terrain. Please get in touch with any questions and I can share additional photos.
Here you will find details on how to get to the start of the walk at Low Bradfield, route information, a map, a GPX file, plus detailed step-by-step directions for the walk.
Fancy a longer route from Low Bradfield? – Check out this walk which includes Emlin Ridge and Kirk Edge Trigs
Let me know in the comments if you’ve done this walk around Damflask Reservoir and what you think!
Buy a printable/downloadable PDF route guide for the walk here.
Damflask Reservoir from Low Bradfield
Walk information + GPX
Walk type: Short Easy Circular Walk
Distance: 3.9 miles/6.2 km
Walk time: 1.5-2 hours
Total ascent: 37 m/121 ft
Walk highlights: Low Bradfield village and views around Damflask Reservoir
Trigs: 0
Ethels: 0
Stiles: 0
Damflask Reservoir walk map
© Crown copyright and database rights (2024) OS 002572460
Walk start point
Start grid reference: SK 26224 92022
Car parking address: The Sands, Low Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LA – Google location
This is a small free car park, there are additional spaces along the road on the route, mostly at the opposite end of Damflask Reservoir (SK 28399 90652).
Facilities on the walk
There are public toilets available near the start of the walk about 200 metres away, past the tennis courts at SK 26348 92056, but there are no others on the route.
In addition, there are disabled toilets outside the Parish Council Office.
Other useful information
This is one of our easier walks since there is minimal ascent on the route. This route would be suitable for some pushchairs and wheelchairs, the paths are wide enough and the terrain is mostly flat but there are some small inclines and declines (see photo below) which may not be suitable for everyone. Please get in touch with any further questions. During my walk, I did see a lady in an off-road wheelchair.
Dogs must be kept on a lead for this walk.
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Ordnance Survey walk map
The map for this walk is the Ordnance Survey OL1 – Peak District (Dark Peak Area).
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Damflask Reservoir walk route
Stage 1 – Low Bradfield to Damflask Reservoir (B6076 road)
Distance: 1.7 miles/2.8 km
Grid reference SK 26224 92022
1. From The Sands car park, walk out the main entrance and turn left down the road. Turn left again when the road splits and turn left opposite Schoolrooms Cafe and shop. Walk over the bridge then cross the road, continuing to walk straight ahead, past Smithy Garage (on your right).
Please note, if you wish to use the toilets before your walk, you’ll need to turn right on the footpath out of the side of the car park, over the small wooden bridge, and follow the road round to the toilet block (on your left up some steps). Pick up the route again by turning left at the corner when you cross the road, near Smithy Garage.
2. There’s a short section along the road, please take care – on the right, there’s an area you can walk on (a little muddy in places). After about 1 km (10-15 minutes), you’ll see a footpath on your right heading down to the reservoir (photo above). Follow this path next to Damflask Reservoir, past Damflask Rowing Centre and an information sign which details ‘A Lost Village’.
3. The path then takes you through a gap in the wall and back onto the road, turn right and continue walking on the pavement. Please note cars do park along here so it may be difficult to get through with a pushchair or wheelchair.
4. Turn right onto New Road (B6076) and right again to take you to the top of Damflask Reservoir.
Stage 2 – Damflask Reservoir to Low Bradfield
Distance: 2.1 mile/3.4 km
Grid reference SK 28461 90770
5. There is pavement all along here so walk next to the wall with views of the entire reservoir. (This is another spot where you can park on the road for the walk).
6. As you head around the top of the reservoir, past the houses, there’s another permissive footpath that you can take on the right (photo below). The footpath follows the reservoir on your right until it begins to narrow then takes you through a small wooded area.
7. At the end you reach a path, turn right and walk over the bridge (photo below), then turn left and you’re back on the road heading towards Smithy Garage and Low Bradfield.
8. Go across the road, walk straight on, then turn right then right again to reach the Sands car park for the end of your walk.
Buy a printable/downloadable PDF route guide for the walk here.
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Other walk information
Shorten the walk
If you’re looking to shorten this walk, I’d recommend parking at the opposite end of the reservoir and doing an out-and-back route, depending on how far you’d like to walk. The south side of the reservoir has no road sections so I’d recommend this if you’re with children.
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