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Dob Park Bridge – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

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Dob Park Bridge – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

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Dob Park Bridge – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

04:09

15.0km

250m

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: May 13, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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Parking

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3.61 km

Ellers Wood

Forest

4.18 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 gorgeous place for a ramble. The bridge is Grade II-listed and offers a glimpse back to a bygone era.

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4.21 km

Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Other

Lovely spot with a bench for having lunch and admiring the packhorse bridge over a gently flowing river.

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6.03 km

Lindley Wood Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around the reservoir is a truly aesthetic, soul-beautifying experience. The green wooded banks, woodland and reservoir paths and open countryside... what else would anyone want in life?... oh, sunsets here are unbelievable.

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6.75 km

Lindley Wood Forest Paths and Bluebells

Highlight • Forest

Cracking section along the shores of the reservoir.....much quieter than Fewston and Swinsty.

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9.48 km

Norwood Edge Plantation

Forest

13.1 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 up quickly (my photos take at around 7am). There are also numerous benches along the track around the eastern side of the reservoir.

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14.4 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 just at the southern end of the dam in Swinsty Moor Plantation.

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14.8 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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14.8 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 around one. The walk around Fewston reservoir is less obstructed than Swinsty and is the better of the two walks. The Fewston Path goes for 3.7 miles (6 km) around the reservoir on well-maintained paths that, on a sunny day, will give you super nice views along with a good dose of peace and tranquillity.

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

2.31 km

1.81 km

996 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

3.72 km

3.60 km

1.54 km

996 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Dob Park Bridge – Fewston Reservoir Dam loop from Little Timble

Dob Park Bridge

Packhorse Bridge

Lindley Wood Reservoir

Lindley Wood Forest Paths and Bluebells

Swinsty Reservoir Picnic Area

Fewston Reservoir Dam

Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

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