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Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

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Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

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Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

00:33

5.22km

50m

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: April 22, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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1.21 km

Lakeside Picnic Spot at Swinsty Reservoir

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I think you'll struggle to get over the stone wall and through the vegetation to the water's edge. There are dozens of great impromptu picnic spots all the way around …

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2.07 km

Swinsty Reservoir Valve House

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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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3.08 km

Swinsty Reservoir

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Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. …

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3.91 km

View of Swinsty Reservoir

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4.30 km

Bluebell Woodland in Nidderdale National Landscape

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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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4.59 km

Fewston Reservoir Dam

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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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4.96 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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5.02 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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5.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.40 km

738 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

1.45 km

738 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

11°C

29 %

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Swinsty Reservoir – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

Lakeside Picnic Spot at Swinsty Reservoir

Swinsty Reservoir Valve House

Swinsty Reservoir

View of Swinsty Reservoir

Bluebell Woodland in Nidderdale National Landscape

Fewston Reservoir Dam

Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

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