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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

The Druid's Temple – View of Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Colsterdale

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

The Druid's Temple – View of Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Colsterdale

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3

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The Druid's Temple – View of Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Colsterdale

01:22

4.57km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

1.79 km

Singletrack Climb in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Hit grid crossing with confidence but don’t ride too quick as it’s a tight right hander straight afterwards. Then it’s a tight winding fairly easy singletrack climb to the top.

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2

2.42 km

The Druid's Temple

Highlight • Monument

Amazing nineteenth century folly.Styled after stone circles and well known prehistoric monuments such as Stonehenge.

The Druids Temple was built to alleviate local unemployment, allowing William Danby, a wealthy landowner …

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3

2.47 km

Lough Erne Economic Gap Trail Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

4

2.77 km

View of Leighton Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Stop and take it in....worth it!

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5

2.78 km

Druid's Plantation Dolmen and View of Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a lovely area of woodland made up of coniferous and deciduous trees. Although it doesn't have direct historical ties to ancient Druids, the name still offers a sense …

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6

2.83 km

Forest Trail With Lake View – Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep switchbacks - definitely sight first before trying to ride

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7

3.20 km

View of Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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4.57 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

578 m

142 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.07 km

578 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Saturday 29 August

21°C

13°C

97 %

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