It is very odd to think that an entire village once existed here, but that's what you're looking at here. The entire village of West End. Cloggers Lane dropped here towards Patrick's Mill, the Butcher's Arm and a church, all of which vanished under the Thruscross Reservoir in the mid 1960s. A curious, eerie sight.

RichD

June 1, 2025

Hiking

The walk from the large car park at Thruscross Reservoir dam up the west side of the reservoir to Cloggers Lane is magical and gives far better views than the tracks along Scot Lane on the eastern side. The track meanders along the edge of coniferous plantations, giving dappled shade on a sunny day and unobstructed views across the reservoir.

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Best Hikes to Ruins of West End Village at Thruscross Reservoir

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1. Thruscross Reservoir and Cloggers Lane loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

7.54km

02:00

70m

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

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2. Simon's Seat and Rocking Hall loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

21.4km

05:53

360m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Thruscross Reservoir – River Washburn loop from Blubberhouses

14.0km

03:46

180m

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

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Elevation 230 m

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

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Ruins of West End Village at Thruscross Reservoir

1. Thruscross Reservoir and Cloggers Lane loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

2. Simon's Seat and Rocking Hall loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

3. Thruscross Reservoir – River Washburn loop from Blubberhouses

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