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Swinsty Reservoir

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Swinsty Reservoir

Name: Swinsty Reservoir
Rating: 2

Recommended by 41 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. Dob Park Bridge and Lindley Wood Reservoir loop from Clifton — Nidderdale

19.6km

05:32

410m

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

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2. 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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3. Fewston Reservoir Dam – Swinsty Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

5.41km

01:26

50m

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

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RichD

June 1, 2025

Parking can be found just off North Lane on the west side, and just south of the village of Fewston on the east side of the reservoir. Great walking route all the way around, with the best views from the east side.

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November 9, 2022

Swinsty Reservoir was completed in 1878, just before Fewston Reservoir, which is just upstream.

Yorkshire Water own and manage both reservoirs. The circular path is suitable for all and very popular, and the surrounding area is managed for wildlife.

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Elevation 130 m

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

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Swinsty Reservoir

1. Dob Park Bridge and Lindley Wood Reservoir loop from Clifton — Nidderdale

2. Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Blubberhouses

3. Fewston Reservoir Dam – Swinsty Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

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