Fabulous scenic spot for a break, however, there are only 3 or 4 tables that I could see, so being next to Fewston car park I imagine they would fill up quickly (my photos take at around 7am). There are also numerous benches along the track around the eastern side of the reservoir.

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

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