06 A breath of fresh air

To make it even easier for you to get out into the great outdoors, we've developed a series of downloadable celebrity podcast walks, which chart your route around one of our reservoirs, taking in points of wildlife and historical interest.

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BBC Look North's Harry Gration has recorded a version of the walk around Swinsty, while fellow BBC presenter John Craven guides walkers on a ramble along the shores of neighbouring Fewston. Actress Gaynor Faye recounts the history of Scar House Reservoir, Nidderdale in North Yorkshire and Leeds born Nell McAndrew is the voice of the walk around Langsett, South Yorkshire.

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What else is on offer?

If you visit our website www.yorkshirewater.com/recreation
you can see what's available at a reservoir near you. At the click of a button, you can download maps and directions which clearly mark out your route, so you can easily find your way when you're out and about.

As well as following our walks you can now download information on other activities including routes for horse riders and cyclists, great spots for fishing and information on where you can find interesting wildlife.