Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. It is particularly beautiful in autumn when it is bathed in the golden hues of the surrounding trees.

The reservoir was built between 1871 and 1878 and is fed from Fewston Reservoir, right next door.

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1. Otley loop to Washburn Valley

34.3km

01:46

550m

Cycle the moderate 21.3-mile Otley loop to Washburn Valley, gaining 1792 feet in elevation through Yorkshire's scenic 'lake district'.

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2. Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Lindley Wood Reservoir

63.7km

03:06

890m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Stainburn Moor – Harrogate Town Centre loop from Harrogate

31.9km

01:29

380m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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

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Hartwith Bank Climb

Yorkshire Rolling Lane

View of Otley from Surprise View

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Tarn Hill Forest Path

Swinsty Reservoir

1. Otley loop to Washburn Valley

2. Bolton Priory Ruins – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Lindley Wood Reservoir

3. Stainburn Moor – Harrogate Town Centre loop from Harrogate

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