View of Fewston Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Great Timble

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View of Fewston Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Great Timble

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View of Fewston Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Great Timble

01:00

9.39km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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2.78 km

View of Fewston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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

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6.77 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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6.95 km

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

Highlight • Bridge

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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7.01 km

Fewston Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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7.13 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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7.20 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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