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Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Carle Fell Road loop from Scar House Reservoir

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Stonebeck Up

Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Carle Fell Road loop from Scar House Reservoir

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Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Carle Fell Road loop from Scar House Reservoir

01:35

18.0km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.14 km for 82 m

After 12.6 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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301 m

Scar House Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great to spectate after heavy rainfall in the area

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497 m

Scar House Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great scenery and impressive dam. The little café has limited opening times and is cash only. Also a nice place for a walk and apparently some good mountain biking around here.

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1.37 km

Carle Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Fun but over too quickly! Get ready to put your saddle back up and drop the gears down.. It is followed by an evil climb that is a real challenge …

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2.35 km

View of Scar House Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.79 km

View of the Reservoir in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.86 km

View of Scar House Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.3 km

Lofthouse War Memorial

Highlight • Settlement

The village is located in Upper Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. It is a quiet place that is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

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14.7 km

Teatherah Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Scar House Dam

Highlight • Structure

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

6.82 km

2.47 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

9.53 km

4.10 km

3.59 km

546 m

242 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

17°C

14°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Carle Fell Road loop from Scar House Reservoir

Scar House Reservoir Dam

Scar House Reservoir and Dam

Carle Fell Road

View of Scar House Reservoir

View of the Reservoir in Nidderdale National Landscape

View of Scar House Reservoir

Lofthouse War Memorial

Scar House Dam

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