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Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Little Timble

Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

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Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

Name: Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow
Rating: 2

Recommended by 99 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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Location: Little Timble, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Fewston & Swinsty Reservoir loop

10.9km

02:51

80m

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

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2. View of Fewston Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Blubberhouses

9.82km

02:40

130m

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

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3. Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Blubberhouses

5.30km

01:24

50m

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

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Ben

December 3, 2020

If you're not feeling very energetic you can just do the one reservoir.

Great walk for dogs.

RichD

June 1, 2025

Small bridge at the southern end of the dam allows you to peer over and see the overflow for Fewston Reservoir and the sloping masonry weirs that channel overflow down into Swinsty Reservoir. Great views of both reservoirs northwest to Fewston and southeast to Swinsty.

51m

November 9, 2022

Built in 1879 the dam holds back Fewston Reservoir. It's managed by Yorkshire Water as a reservoir and sanctuary for the local wildlife. It's also a very popular recreational area with a great circular path suitable for all users.
The dam is a great place for a sunrise photo!

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Elevation 210 m

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Location: Little Timble, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

1. Fewston & Swinsty Reservoir loop

2. View of Fewston Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Blubberhouses

3. Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Blubberhouses

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