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How long does it take to walk around Swinsty Reservoir?

How long does it take to walk around Swinsty Reservoir?

Swinsty Reservoir

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Start: Swinsty Reservoir Car Park Distance: 3.1 miles (5.0 km)
Grid Ref: SE199537 Time: 2 hours
Climbing: 50 metres Rating: Easy
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Can you walk around Swinsty Reservoir?

This route around Swinsty Reservoir nestles in the stunning Washburn Valley and provides breathtaking views across the water and the surrounding landscape, especially from the embankment near the River Washburn or various rest points dotted along the walk.

How far is it around Fewston Reservoir?

3.7 mile
Summary: The walk around the perimeter of Fewston Reservoir is one of the best of all the reservoir Walks in the Leeds and Harrogate Area. The paths are well maintained on all of the 3.7 mile walk. Additionally the views of the reservoir and the immediate countryside are virtually unobstructed.

How long is Fewston Reservoir walk?

In the middle of the Washburn Valley in the south of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fewston Reservoir offers a number of relaxing paths along the side of the water and through the woods. The walks vary from 1/4 mile to 6 miles in length.

Where to go for a walk in Swinsty?

One follows a course around the fringe of Swinsty. Alternative options are walks around Swinsty Moor Plantation, walks around Fewston Reservoir or even walks in the countryside around Timble village and Beecroft Moor Plantation.

Which is the easiest way to walk around Swinsty Reservoir?

The walk along the reservoir side path was one of slight undulations, like walking on the line of the easiest roller coaster. The easily manageable ups and downs make for interesting walking which included points to view the full magnificent setting of Swinsty Reservoir.

Where is the Swinsty Reservoir in North Yorkshire?

Swinsty Reservoir is a reservoir in the Washburn valley north of Otley and west of Harrogate in Yorkshire, England.

Where to walk from Fewston Reservoir to Swinsty Moor?

Steps can be avoided with ramps. The route described is the anticlockwise circuit from Swinsty Moor and Fewston Reservoir carpark but the walk could equally be undertaken in a clockwise direction. Back to Washburn Valley Park at Swinsty Moor and Fewston Reservoir carpark.

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