Gouthwaite Reservoir – Sportsman's Inn loop from Nidderdale High School

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Sportsman's Inn loop from Nidderdale High School

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Sportsman's Inn loop from Nidderdale High School

01:19

4.73km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.06 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

More than 200 species of bird have been recorded around the shores of Gouthwaite Reservoir. Needless to say, it’s a haven for birdlife and a great place for birdwatching. Keep …

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3.26 km

View of the dam wall at Nidderdale Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.38 km

Sportsman's Inn

Highlight • Pub

closed Mondays and Tuesdays (currently)

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4.39 km

Stone Cottages at the Foot of the Climb

Highlight • Other

4.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.42 km

1.01 km

906 m

395 m

Surfaces

2.74 km

1.60 km

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Sportsman's Inn loop from Nidderdale High School

Gouthwaite Reservoir

View of the dam wall at Nidderdale Reservoir

Sportsman's Inn

Stone Cottages at the Foot of the Climb

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