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Swinsty Reservoir – Dob Park Bridge loop from Blubberhouses

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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Harrogate

Fewston

Swinsty Reservoir – Dob Park Bridge loop from Blubberhouses

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Swinsty Reservoir – Dob Park Bridge loop from Blubberhouses

04:23

16.7km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.49 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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2.57 km

Fewston Reservoir

Lake

3.44 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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3.50 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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3.96 km

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs

Highlight • Trail

Within walking distance of Otley and Harrogate, Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs are popular with walkers. Their tranquil waterside trails are a great introduction to the scenic delights of the Nidderdale …

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4.76 km

Swinsty Reservoir

Lake

5.53 km

Swinsty Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

Parking can be found just off North Lane on the west side, and just south of the village of Fewston on the east side of the reservoir. Great walking route …

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7.32 km

Folly Hall Wood

Forest

8.49 km

Dob Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

In the blissfully serene Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this classic packhorse crossing is a favourite of walkers. It occupies a particularly picturesque setting in the Washburn Valley, a …

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9.06 km

Ellers Wood

Forest

11.6 km

Swinsty Reservoir Valve House

Highlight • Structure

Valve house just north of Swinsty Cottage at the eastern edge of Swinsty Reservoir dam. Presumably still in operation and working effectively. Back in 2011 the valves at the adjacent …

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12.8 km

Swinsty Reservoir Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Fabulous scenic spot for a break, however, there are only 3 or 4 tables that I could see, so being next to Fewston car park I imagine they would fill …

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

4.96 km

4.13 km

372 m

194 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

2.93 km

2.34 km

1.76 km

545 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

20°C

13°C

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Swinsty Reservoir – Dob Park Bridge loop from Blubberhouses

View of Fewston Reservoir

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs

Swinsty Reservoir

Dob Park Bridge

Swinsty Reservoir Valve House

Swinsty Reservoir Picnic Area

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