Swinsty Reservoir – Swinsty Reservoir loop from Little Timble

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Swinsty Reservoir – Swinsty Reservoir loop from Little Timble

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Swinsty Reservoir – Swinsty Reservoir loop from Little Timble

00:34

5.30km

50m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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884 m

Lakeside View of Nidderdale Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Quite a few opportunities all around the reservoirs to head toward the water's edge, so you are unlikely to get completely stuck if you go off-piste. In early 2025 the water level is quite low.

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1.29 km

Lakeside Picnic Spot at Swinsty Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

I think you'll struggle to get over the stone wall and through the vegetation to the water's edge. There are dozens of great impromptu picnic spots all the way around …

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1.83 km

Swinsty Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

Parking can be found just off North Lane on the west side, and just south of the village of Fewston on the east side of the reservoir. Great walking route …

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2.15 km

Swinsty Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

Valve house just north of Swinsty Cottage at the eastern edge of Swinsty Reservoir dam. Presumably still in operation and working effectively. Back in 2011 the valves at the adjacent …

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3.16 km

Swinsty Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. …

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4.37 km

Bluebell Woodland in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

The track along this part of the reservoir is very good quality and clearly well-trodden: wide and flat, and provides welcome shade when the sun is scorching.

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5.03 km

Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

Highlight • Structure

If you're not feeling very energetic you can just do the one reservoir.

Great walk for dogs.

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5.10 km

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here in the Washburn Valley are two reservoirs right next to each other, Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs. You can walk around both of them or just do a solo jaunt …

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