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Lower Barden Reservoir and Embsay Reservoir loop from Barden Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Halton East

Lower Barden Reservoir and Embsay Reservoir loop from Barden Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Moderate

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Lower Barden Reservoir and Embsay Reservoir loop from Barden Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

04:48

16.9km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.21 km

Lower Barden Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Fabulous views from this stop where Far Long Gill runs down into the reservoir. This one is one of the two reservoirs built near Bolton Abbey in the 19th century. …

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7.23 km

Hellifield Crag Trig Point

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Fantastic views from Hellifield Crag, in any direction. There is a gorgeous rocky outcrop here with green and extensive views of the area. The highest point is indicated by a …

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10.3 km

Embsay Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This reservoir, which supplies water to the Skipton town area, has quite a lot of character because of the proud hills surrounding it. It is a great place for an …

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16.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

5.27 km

2.01 km

1.65 km

788 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

4.84 km

3.03 km

2.73 km

345 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

25 %

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Lower Barden Reservoir and Embsay Reservoir loop from Barden Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Lower Barden Reservoir

Hellifield Crag Trig Point

Embsay Reservoir

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