LakeHidden gem
Gouthwaite Reservoir
Ramsgill, Yorkshire
A bird-rich Nidderdale reservoir with a quiet lane running along its edge.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Gouthwaite is a Yorkshire Water reservoir in the lower part of Nidderdale. Its edges are known for wildfowl and waders, and a quiet lane follows one side. It is a good unhurried stop on the way up the dale to Scar House.
Good to know
- Bring binoculars
- Pull in at lay-bys on the Ramsgill road
- Best time
- Winter for wildfowl
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Minor road, lay-by parking
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
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