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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Fountains Earth

Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Scar House Reservoir Dam loop from Lofthouse

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Fountains Earth

Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Scar House Reservoir Dam loop from Lofthouse

Moderate

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riders

Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Scar House Reservoir Dam loop from Lofthouse

00:58

14.6km

190m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.37 km for 158 m

After 13.4 km for 158 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

159 m

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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2

4.33 km

View from the Bridge over the Stream in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Other

3

6.08 km

Scar House Dam

Highlight • Structure

4

7.64 km

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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5

7.84 km

Scar House Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great to spectate after heavy rainfall in the area

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B

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

738 m

585 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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