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Scar House Reservoir
Middlesmoor, Yorkshire
A huge reservoir at the head of Nidderdale, ringed by moor and walkable around the dam.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Scar House Reservoir is at the top of Nidderdale, with a big dam and wide views across the water to the moors. A track runs along the shore and over the dam. It feels remote compared with the busier Dales.
Good to know
- Narrow road up from Lofthouse and Middlesmoor
- Wild moor weather, bring layers
- Best time
- Autumn light
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Narrow moorland road, car park near the dam
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
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