Engine sheds, barn owls to hydro power… Enjoy a walk from the Longdendale Environmental Centre to the Z shaped path where Valehouse dam meets Rhodeswood Reservoir, on the side of the Woodhead Pass.

Clare Savory walks with Matt Ross, Communities & Young People Ranger, Peak District National Park Authority to discuss what the park’s role is, and how much people walking the valley really understand about the reservoirs.

Curious about where Matt works? Read more here: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/education/our-learning-centres-and-sites 

Visit LongdendaleTales.co.uk for more information about our digital map and 28 part walking podcast series.

This pilot was supported by Glossop Creates as part of their Pairings programme, matched with Matt Ross at the Peak District National Park’s Longdendale Environmental Centre in Tintwistle.

Special thanks to Holly Close (assistant producer), Harry Heart (series theme music ‘Begging’), Owain Paciuszko (videos and visuals), Lauren Riley (logos and artwork) and Kate Raine (Glossop Heritage Trust research library).