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Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – View Across Eccup Reservoir loop from Alwoodley

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – View Across Eccup Reservoir loop from Alwoodley

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Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall – View Across Eccup Reservoir loop from Alwoodley

02:24

9.18km

70m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

132 m

Sandmoor Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

2

2.07 km

Eccup

Highlight • Trail

3

3.83 km

Eccup Fields

Highlight • Natural

4

5.18 km

Trash Cat Sign

Highlight • Structure

What a great sign!

Tip by

5

5.42 km

Eccup Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit at sunset for great coloured light hitting the water.

Tip by

6

5.51 km

View Across Eccup Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Eccup Reservoir is the largest body of water in Yorkshire. It's classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its abundance of rare plant species that protect over …

Tip by

7

5.60 km

Eccup Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

6.00 km

Wigton Knowle

Forest

9

6.65 km

View of Eccup Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some Reservoir views, just look out for the puddles

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7.08 km

Eccup Reservoir

Lake

B

9.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

959 m

827 m

673 m

287 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

1.88 km

909 m

541 m

418 m

200 m

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Saturday 10 October

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Comments

June 30, 2025,Eccup Resevoir Short Round Trip

A very easy hike especially for anyone recovering from hill health 😌🤤 or after knee / hip surgery😁

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