Swinsty reservoir

At day or night this reservoir is spectacular but last night it was clear, the ducks quacking and the owls hooing. It was cold tho. And to stand there for two hours only seeing a few people on their dog slay (the white light is their had torch as they went around the reservoir), I don’t think they noticed me stood in the dark all in black.

This reservoir is only 6 miles from Harrogate and 18 from Leeds city centre. It is 3.1 mile walk which is accessible by all. If you are not one for small walks you can add fewston reservoir walk to add an extra 3.7miles but there is a few more gradients and not accessible by all (wheel chair access only available for one half but still very steep at times).

The reservoir is very popular in the summer for walkers and runners but it is used all year long by all. Lots of animals to see and it is loved by all ages.

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