Trail Running Planet · Peak District · Langsett
Langsett to Margery Hill and High Stones
You start on an easy reservoir track through pine woods and end up on the remotest tops in the county, at High Stones and Margery Hill, with the Howden and Derwent moors rolling away empty in every direction.
Distance
18.3 km
Ascent
343 m
Descent
351 m
Max elevation
546 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
2h 15m – 3h 5m
Grade
Hard
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
S36 4GY
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
An 18.3km loop from Langsett Barn along the reservoir and up onto the Howden Moors to Margery Hill at 546m, the highest ground in South Yorkshire. Reservoir track to start, wild moor to finish.
Hazards & notes
The moor beyond the reservoir is remote blanket bog with thin paths and serious navigation in cloud, a long way from help. Fully exposed on the tops. Grouse shooting on the Howden Moors from August to December, and access can be restricted on shoot days.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/peak-district/langsett/langsett-margery-hill-high-stones
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