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Broomhead Reservoir — 4.5 km Running Route

Broomhead Reservoir is a 4.5 km (2.8 miles) loop in Bolsterstone, South Yorkshire: flat, with 31 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

31 mAscent
Paved20%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Broomhead Reservoir running route
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Location: Bolsterstone, South Yorkshire

This loop around Broomhead Reservoir in the Peak District follows a mix of woodland paths, tracks and open countryside, with gently undulating terrain throughout. The route circles the reservoir and includes several short climbs and descents, creating a varied off-road run

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.5 km loop in Bolsterstone, South Yorkshire with around 31 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 7 metres of climb per kilometre, 31 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 80% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Really gentle relaxed run great views along the way

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