From the over-flow where the reservoir comes to a point, follow the path down through a small woodland, cross over the stream and turn right onto Blackshaw Clough. Follow Blackshaw Clough until it meets Bute Street.
Swineshaw Reservoir was one of three reservoirs proposed by the "Glossop Commissioners", 50 local mill owners and gentlemen in 1837, it was adapted in 1864 by the Glossop Water Company to provide drinking water for Glossop and taken over by the Glossop Corporation Waterworks in 1929 and then the Manchester Corporation Waterworks in 1959. It is no longer in service.
From Swinshaw Reservoir follow the dry-stone wall, clockwise around the reservoir and then follow another dry-stone wall west towards Woodhead Road and Allmans Heath cottages.
Swineshaw Reservoir was one of three reservoirs proposed by the "Glossop Commissioners", 50 local mill owners and gentlemen in 1837, it was adapted in 1864 by the Glossop Water Company to provide drinking water for Glossop and taken over by the Glossop Corporation Waterworks in 1929 and then the Manchester Corporation Waterworks in 1959. It is no longer in service.