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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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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1. View of Fewston Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

6.82km

01:47

50m

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

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2. Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

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 – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

9.71km

02:38

140m

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

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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 Little Timble

2. Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

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

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