This is looking a bit like a spaceship, but this is in fact a valve tower and overflow weir for the reservoir. It's a very striking and strangely modern building, particularly in these natural surroundings.

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1. High Shaws Laithe and Valve Tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir Car Park — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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2. Simon's Seat – Grimwith Reservoir loop from Grimwith Reservoir

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3. Trollers Gill – Burnsall Bridge loop from Burnsall

19.1km

05:20

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Elevation 290 m

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Location: Appletreewick, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Scar House Reservoir Valve Tower

1. High Shaws Laithe and Valve Tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir Car Park — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Simon's Seat – Grimwith Reservoir loop from Grimwith Reservoir

3. Trollers Gill – Burnsall Bridge loop from Burnsall

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