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: June 6, 2024

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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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3.49 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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8.04 km

Bluebell Woodland in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

The track along this part of the reservoir is very good quality and clearly well-trodden: wide and flat, and provides welcome shade when the sun is scorching.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

3.11 km

2.10 km

380 m

215 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

1.63 km

602 m

215 m

Elevation

Weather

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Tuesday 9 December

14°C

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98 %

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