GRIMWITH RESERVOIR WALK (CIRCULAR ROUTE)
Distance: 4.3 miles/7 kilometres
Elevation gain: 83 metres
Difficulty: Easy
Walking time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Start and endpoint: Grimwith Reservoir Car Park
Elevation gain: 83 metres
Difficulty: Easy
Walking time: 1.5 to 2 hours
Start and endpoint: Grimwith Reservoir Car Park
Are you looking for a walk in the Yorkshire Dales that doesn’t involve walking up a massive hill and still has great views? Then this Grimwith Reservoir walk is perfect for you!
The reservoir is the largest one owned by Yorkshire Water, who supply water to the four Yorkshire counties and various metropolitan areas.
And given that the walk takes about just over 4 miles, it’s ideal for individuals, couples, families, dog walkers and runners. The walking route detailed below is pretty much entirely flat and forms a circular loop around the scenic Grimwith Reservoir in the south-eastern Dales.
The reservoir is nestled in the North Yorkshire hills approximately 950 feet above sea level. As such, both the walk and road routes leading to the reservoir are very scenic. Particularly, if you get to drive through the quintessential, local Yorkshire towns like Pateley Bridge, Grassington or Otley on the way.
