Easily accessible as North Lane runs across the top of the dam. Great views of Fewston Reservoir to the west and Swinsty Reservoir to the east. Parking and picnic site just at the southern end of the dam in Swinsty Moor Plantation.

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September 22, 2024

The reservoir was built in 1879 to provide water and manage the river's flow for the mines downstream. It overflows directly down a channel into Swinsty Reservoir below.

The area is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders with paths looping around it's mostly wooded shores.

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Elevation 160 m

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

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

2. Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Blubberhouses

3. Fewston Reservoir Dam – Swinsty Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

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