As tends to be the case with small settlements in the Pennine valleys, Blubberhouses' scenic attraction is accompanied by the knowledge of the region's hard industrial past. The name 'Blubberhouses' …

Dev

January 23, 2022

Hiking

Awesome little hike around the resivour. Can get muddy in places especially in winter also is very popular with dog walkers and families on the weekends. Some amazing views of surrounding countryside and wildlife. Take some bird seed to feed the wildlife on route.

RichD

June 1, 2025

Hiking

Cracking location from which to explore. Reasonably well-sized car park at Blubberhouses. Head south to walk around Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs along very easy and well-maintained tracks, or even better, head north up the River Washburn for a serene woodland walk along the babbling river's edge, to eventually pop out at the very imposing face of Thruscross Reservoir dam.

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Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

10.1km

02:44

140m

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

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Thruscross Reservoir – Thruscross Dam loop from Thruscross

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180m

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

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Thruscross Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

20.2km

05:22

210m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 170 m

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

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River Washburn at Blubberhouses

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Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

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Thruscross Reservoir – Thruscross Dam loop from Thruscross

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Thruscross Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

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