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Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Jervaulx Abbey Ruins – Cover Bridge Inn loop from Thornton Steward

13.6km

03:31

90m

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Jervaulx Abbey – Jervaulx Abbey Ruins loop from Thornton Steward

4.22km

01:06

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cover Bridge Inn – St John's Church loop from Thornton Steward

8.25km

02:10

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. St John's Church and Stark Bank Road loop from Jervaulx Abbey — Nidderdale

12.7km

03:28

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5. Danby Hall – Cover Bridge Inn loop from Thornton Steward

11.8km

03:03

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Thornton Steward Reservoir

1. Jervaulx Abbey Ruins – Cover Bridge Inn loop from Thornton Steward

2. Jervaulx Abbey – Jervaulx Abbey Ruins loop from Thornton Steward

3. Cover Bridge Inn – St John's Church loop from Thornton Steward

4. St John's Church and Stark Bank Road loop from Jervaulx Abbey — Nidderdale

5. Danby Hall – Cover Bridge Inn loop from Thornton Steward

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