Grimwith Reservoir – Trollers Gill loop from Grimwith Reservoir

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Appletreewick

Grimwith Reservoir – Trollers Gill loop from Grimwith Reservoir

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Grimwith Reservoir – Trollers Gill loop from Grimwith Reservoir

01:57

16.5km

300m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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114 m

Grimwith Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

As far as reservoir goes, this is quite a scenic one.
Within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, east of Grassington.
It has a sailing club and is a popular spot …

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327 m

Grimwith Reservoir valve tower

Highlight • Monument

This is looking a bit like a spaceship, but this is in fact a valve tower and overflow weir for the reservoir. It's a very striking and strangely modern building, particularly in these natural surroundings.

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3.02 km

View of the Reservoir Headwaters, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural

Lovely quiet spot in a remote location.

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4.30 km

Grimwith Reservoir

Lake

5.28 km

Grimwith Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Just a pleasant view basically.

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11.5 km

Skyreholme

Highlight • Settlement

Skyreholme is a small hamlet situated near Appletreewick in the Yorkshire Dales.It can be found in a small valley containing Fir Beck, a tributary of the River Wharfe. Skyreholme is …

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12.1 km

Valley in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural

12.9 km

Trollers Gill

Highlight • Gorge

Really dramatic scenery and an exhilarating scramble when the gill is full of water! Don't forget to take a peek in the cave on the right-hand side as you reach the top of the gill!

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