Exploring Thornton Steward Reservoir on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Thornton Steward Reservoir. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

5.0

(1)

hikers

1. 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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(3)

hikers

2. Jervaulx Abbey – Cover Bridge Inn loop from Thornton Steward

6.75km

01:43

20m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.

4.5

(2)

hikers

3. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from East Witton

5.56km

01:30

80m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

5.0

(3)

hikers

4. Cover Bridge Inn – Jervaulx Abbey Ruins loop from East Witton

7.12km

01:49

30m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

5. The Blue Lion – Cover Bridge Inn loop from East Witton

3.30km

00:53

40m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.

Already have an account?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Most popular routes around Thornton Steward Reservoir

Hiking around Thornton Steward Reservoir

Road Cycling Routes around Thornton Steward Reservoir

MTB Trails around Thornton Steward Reservoir

Running Trails around Thornton Steward Reservoir

Cycling around Thornton Steward Reservoir

Waterfall hikes around Thornton Steward Reservoir

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Explore more

Browse the best Hikes in other regions.

Gayles Low Abbotside Hunton Thornton Rust West Hauxwell Askrigg Hawes Appleton East And West High Abbotside Kirby Hill Ravensworth Arrathorne Newbiggin Aysgarth Whashton Hudswell Brough With St. Giles Carperby-Cum-Thoresby Scotton Thoralby East Hauxwell East Layton Richmond Middleham New Forest Moulton Bainbridge Tunstall Colburn Preston-Under-Scar Skeeby Hipswell Semer Water Gilling With Hartforth And Sedbury St. Martin'S Walburn Carkin Stapleton Newton Morrell Reeth, Fremington And Healaugh Carlton Highdale Newton-Le-Willows Grinton Cleasby Patrick Brompton West Witton Finghall Melbecks Muker Manfield Arkengarthdale Barton Wensley Hutton Hang Stainton Aske Catterick Ellerton Abbey Castle Bolton With East And West Bolton Aldbrough Croft-On-Tees Dalton Barden Newsham Marrick Hornby Akebar Middleton Tyas Brompton-On-Swale Bolton-On-Swale Bishopdale Downholme West Layton Easby East Witton Thornton Steward Leyburn Bellerby Redmire Harmby Melsonby Stanwick St. John Cliffe Eppleby Forcett Coverham With Agglethorpe Marske Burton-Cum-Walden Caldwell Spennithorne West Scrafton Eryholme North Cowton Ellerton-On-Swale Uckerby Scorton Caldbergh With East Scrafton Dalton-On-Tees Constable Burton Garriston Carlton Town Melmerby

Easy hikes and walks around Thornton Steward Reservoir

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

2. Jervaulx Abbey – Cover Bridge Inn loop from Thornton Steward

3. Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from East Witton

4. Cover Bridge Inn – Jervaulx Abbey Ruins loop from East Witton

5. The Blue Lion – Cover Bridge Inn loop from East Witton

Most popular routes around Thornton Steward Reservoir

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️