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Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Thruscross

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Thruscross

Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Thruscross

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Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Thruscross

01:19

12.3km

130m

Running

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

Last updated: February 22, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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5.51 km

Fewston Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easily accessible as North Lane runs across the top of the dam. Great views of Fewston Reservoir to the west and Swinsty Reservoir to the east. Parking and picnic site …

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5.69 km

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

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Dividing Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, this paved road across the water is wonderfully scenic.

Enjoy the stretch of flat road: it's pretty much the only one around here!

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5.75 km

Fewston Reservoir

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Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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5.87 km

Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

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

Great walk for dogs.

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5.94 km

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

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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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7.88 km

View of Fewston Reservoir

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Easy to access and walk along the water's edge, levels quite low in spring of 2025 (see photos).

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9.50 km

River Washburn

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12.1 km

Thruscross Dam

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Huge dam wall. Even more impressive when water pours down its face

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12.3 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.22 km

3.36 km

511 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

638 m

515 m

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