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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.

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.

Barwick-in-Elmet unveils itself as a charming village. It stands as one of merely three locales in the region with a direct link to the storied Romano-British kingdom of Elmet from antiquity. In this village, an exploration awaits, highlighted by noteworthy attractions. Among them is the village's pride: the second-largest Maypole in the United Kingdom. Another gem, Hall Tower Hill, once an observatory during the Second World War, graces the landscape. Completing the village experience, one can find solace within the welcoming confines of any of its three public houses.

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.

Get day out for free just make sure you book online first, the water taxi was £1 each

Otley is a hive of adventurous activity, welcoming visitors seeking the great outdoors from the nearby cities of Leeds and Bradford. It is the gateway to Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while the Yorkshire Dales National Park is just a short drive away too. Nestled on the River Wharfe, there is plenty of excellent walking in the surrounding countryside, be it on the moors, along the river or in beautiful woodland. Back in town, there are plenty of cafes, pubs, restaurants, boutiques and gear shops to keep you entertained for hours. To the south of the town is the Chevin, a wooded gritstone escarpment full of historical and scenic interest. The 180-acre (73 ha) site is criss-crossed by excellent paths. Further afield, Ilkley Moor is a magnificent place for a moorland ramble.

Otley is full of great independent cafes. My very favourite is Bloomfield Square - opposite the side entrance to the Sainsburys car park. The owner is a keen cyclist too and the Brownlee's seem to enjoy a visit here as well.

One of Barwick in Elmet's most distinctive landmarks, this 86-foot (26m) maypole is the second highest in the UK. Every three years, a raising ceremony takes place where tradition dictates that a local villager climbs the pole to spin 'the fox', which is actually a weather vane. The maypole marks the end of the first of the four traditional stages of the Leeds Country Way.