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Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Thruscross

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Thruscross

Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Thruscross

Moderate

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Fewston Reservoir Dam – View of Fewston Reservoir loop from Thruscross

01:19

12.3km

130m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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5.51 km

Fewston Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easily accessible as North Lane runs across the top of the dam. Great views of Fewston Reservoir to the west and Swinsty Reservoir to the east. Parking and picnic site just at the southern end of the dam in Swinsty Moor Plantation.

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5.69 km

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Dam Road

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Dividing Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, this paved road across the water is wonderfully scenic.

Enjoy the stretch of flat road: it's pretty much the only one around here!

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5.75 km

Fewston Reservoir

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Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The autumnal colours of the trees surrounding the lake make it a particularly beautiful place to come at that time of year.

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5.87 km

Fewston Reservoir Dam and Overflow

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If you're not feeling very energetic you can just do the one reservoir.

Great walk for dogs.

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5.94 km

Fewston Reservoir Circular Path

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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.

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