Aysgarth Falls – Scar House Reservoir and Dam loop from Aysgarth

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Aysgarth Falls – Scar House Reservoir and Dam loop from Aysgarth

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5.0

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Aysgarth Falls – Scar House Reservoir and Dam loop from Aysgarth

03:59

42.9km

1,060m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 181 m for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

260 m

St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth

Highlight • Religious Site

Quiet little church near the Aysgarth Falls

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418 m

Aysgarth Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

The falls can get really busy with people mooching. Try and avoid weekends and holidays if this bothers you. Would recommend starting a walk away from the falls and adding …

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3.91 km

Morpeth Wood

Forest

11.1 km

Coverdale Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coverdale is beautiful & quiet. Either direction is thoroughly enjoyable. From Kettlewell you have the obvious challenge of Park Rash to overcome. From the East you have the prevailing wind …

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23.8 km

Scar House Descent

Highlight • Trail

Shame about the gravel now

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24.1 km

Scar House Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

In Moor lane is a byway that runs over In Moor in Nidderdale. This section is fun on a mountain bike, either as a descent towards Scar House reservoir or …

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24.6 km

Scar House Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great to spectate after heavy rainfall in the area

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24.8 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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