This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around the reservoir is a truly aesthetic, soul-beautifying experience. The green wooded banks, woodland and reservoir paths and open countryside... what else would anyone want in life?... oh, sunsets here are unbelievable.

Natalie

September 10, 2022

Road cycling

Lindley Wood Reservoir was the first of the four reservoirs in the Washburn Valley to be built. It was constructed by navvies between 1869 and 1876.

In the summer of 2022 it dried up exposing a cracked mud bed. Lindley Wood acts to take in excess water from nearby Fewston and Swinsty Reserviors. As the country was in drought, there was no excess water to fill it.

Stuart Wilcock

November 17, 2024

Hiking

Lindley Wood is a compensation reservoir, which means it is not linked to the supply of water to homes but is there to take excess water from Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, which are nearby. This is why there is not much water in there.

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

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2. Lindley Wood Reservoir – Dob Park Bridge loop from Newall with Clifton

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3. Dob Park Bridge – Lindley Wood Reservoir loop from Farnley

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

2. Lindley Wood Reservoir – Dob Park Bridge loop from Newall with Clifton

3. Dob Park Bridge – Lindley Wood Reservoir loop from Farnley

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