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Harrogate

Little Timble

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Little Timble

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

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Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

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Location: Little Timble, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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David Howells

September 1, 2024

Hiking

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.

RichD

June 1, 2025

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Good quality paths all the way around Thruscross, Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs, with parking at Swinsty Moor Plantation, Fewston village, Blubberhouses, and Thruscross Reservoir dam. If you do all 3 reservoirs then that clocks in at a 15-mile route, but is well worth it. The paths around the southern reservoirs are generally wide and flat. There are benches at periodic intervals on the eastern side of Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs, where you can take a break and admire the views.

Paul

October 28, 2024

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Little Timble, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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