View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

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View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

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View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

01:34

21.8km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.73 km

Eccup Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3.82 km

View Across Eccup Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Eccup Reservoir is the largest body of water in Yorkshire. It's classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its abundance of rare plant species that protect over …

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3.91 km

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit at sunset for great coloured light hitting the water.

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8.18 km

View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

Highlight • Historical Site

Great hill to climb

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8.64 km

View of Harewood House

Highlight • Historical Site

Free roadside parking is available on Wike Lane opposite the start of this route. It is popular!!

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10.5 km

Harewood House

Highlight • Monument

A steady climb or fast descent towards the River Wharfe. Nice bird garden and grounds.

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11.8 km

The Grove

Forest

12.3 km

Harewood Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

16.8 km

View of Arthington

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wait for Helena

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

5.94 km

2.73 km

1.59 km

1.27 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

13.0 km

3.83 km

2.44 km

1.39 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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View Across Eccup Reservoir – Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Alwoodley

Eccup Reservoir

View Across Eccup Reservoir

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

View of Harewood House

Harewood House

Harewood Estate

View of Arthington

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