Swinsty Reservoir

Nestling in the Washburn Valley

Swinsty Reservoir

Nestling in the Washburn Valley

Paul Skirrow

Location Map

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Yorkshire Water website - Swinsty Reservoir

Swinsty Reservoir

Nestling in the Washburn Valley

Location Map

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Yorkshire Water website - Swinsty Reservoir

Swinsty Reservoir, nestled in the stunning Washburn Valley is perfect for a peaceful day out, with opportunities for photography and nature walks.

The Swinsty Reservoir Walk is a 3 mile (4.8km) route in the stunning Washburn Valley. It offers breathtaking views across the water and surrounding landscape. This circular walk has well-surfaced paths is accessible for all. There is accessible parking and an accessible toilet at the start of the route which is mostly flat and uses hard surfaced wide paths.

The reservoir is also popular for fishing at the Washburn Valley Fishery.

See the attached Breakfree Trail for more accessibility information.

Information

Toilets Nearby

Accessible Toilets Nearby

Parking Availible

Dog Walking

Accessible Route

Great Views

Trails

Water Nearby

7. Swinsty Reservoir Breakfree Trail

Additional Information

Toilets

Toilets and an accessible toilet (RADAR key) are available in Swinsty Moor car park.

Parking

Swinsty Moor and Fewston Reservoir car park (LS21 2NP) is at the southern end of the Fewston Reservoir Embankment. Alternative parking is available at Stack Point car park (HG3 1SU), along the eastern edge of Swinsty Reservoir. Please note that both have a 2.2m height barrier. There is a charge for car parking.

Dog Walking

Please be a responsible dog owner. Keep your dog on a lead at all times, especially around livestock and on the moor, where there are ground nesting birds. From March to July, use a short lead. Remember to clean up after your dog.

Accessible

The majority of the paths are made of compacted stone, with a few steeper slopes. The rutted track adjacent to the reservoirs south/west bank should be avoided by wheelchair users in favour of the higher, less rutted path from the car park. Please download the Breakfree Trail for accessible route information.