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Thruscross Dam – Thruscross Reservoir loop from Thruscross

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Thruscross Dam – Thruscross Reservoir loop from Thruscross

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Thruscross Dam – Thruscross Reservoir loop from Thruscross

02:45

9.90km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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191 m

Thruscross Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Huge dam wall. Even more impressive when water pours down its face

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363 m

Thruscross Reservoir

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Washburn Reservoir sometimes goes by the name 'West End'. So called due to the name of the village that was flooded to create this water body. When the reservoir is …

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1.42 km

Limekiln Plantation

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Delightful walk along the River Washburn between Thruscross Reservoir and Blubberhouses. Easy track to follow along the river's edge, in parts it is a wide gravel track with very easy …

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1.83 km

River Washburn

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Not very wide in places, but a great track runs all the way from Thruscross Reservoir to Blubberhouses car park. You'll get the best views of the imposing Thruscross Reservoir …

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1.84 km

River Washburn at Blubberhouses

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As tends to be the case with small settlements in the Pennine valleys, Blubberhouses' scenic attraction is accompanied by the knowledge of the region's hard industrial past. The name 'Blubberhouses' …

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3.65 km

Blubberhouses Car Park

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Cracking location from which to explore. Reasonably well-sized car park (about 25 spaces) immediately accessible from the A59. Head south to walk around Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs along very easy …

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8.37 km

Thruscross Reservoir Car Park

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Fair sized and well-maintained car park with space for at least 30-40+ vehicles. Few picnic tables at the south-eastern end of the car park. There is also space for a …

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9.90 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

3.21 km

2.78 km

183 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

3.61 km

1.97 km

189 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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Thruscross Dam – Thruscross Reservoir loop from Thruscross

Thruscross Dam

Thruscross Reservoir

Limekiln Plantation

River Washburn

River Washburn

River Washburn at Blubberhouses

Blubberhouses Car Park

Thruscross Reservoir Car Park

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