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Situated in the charming Washburn valley, sharing an embankment with Swinsty Reservoir, Fewston is popular with walkers and runners.
Langsett Reservoir sits at the north eastern edge of the Peak District National Park, less than 5 miles south west of Penistone.
Don’t be put off by how close this reservoir is to the M62 reservoir, it is a still a haven of peace and tranquillity.
North of Pateley Bridge, deep in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is Scar House Reservoir sitting below Little Whernside.
Situated in the Loxley Valley, near the village of Low Bradfield, north-west of Sheffield
Swinsty Reservoir can be found in the Washburn valley, less than 10 miles north of Otley and west of Harrogate
Situated just within the Peak District National Park boundary, Digley Reservoir sits just below the petite Bilberry Reservoir.
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A relatively gentle walk, this route encircles the beautiful Fewston Reservoir in the charming Washburn Valley.
This route around Swinsty Reservoir nestles in the stunning Washburn Valley and provides breath-taking views across the water.
Adjacent to the M62, this walk teeters around the edges of Scammonden Reservoir, taking in woodland and rough pastures.
Situated at the head of Nidderdale, this often wild yet beautiful area can be explored using this circular route around the water.
Digley offers a varied walk alongside woods, through fields and the edge of the moor, with plenty of lovely scenery along the way.
3.5 mile route near the charming village of Low Bradfield, north-west of Sheffield.
This route meanders through woodland and across open moor providing spectacular views from higher ground.
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Whether you fancy a gentle stroll around a reservoir, a challenging hike or an afternoon of fishing and sailing, there's plenty to do around Sheffield.
Damflask is one of Yorkshire's largest premier fisheries and situated within the stunning Peak District National Park, it's just a 15 minute drive west of Sheffield city centre.
The reservoir can be fished for bream, chub, dace, perch, pike and roach and is open all year round. In recent years we have restocked the reservoir with over 100 bream, some weighing more than 4lbs each. At a match held at the reservoir in 2005, an individual record of 70lbs was set by one angler!
If you fancy a gentle stroll, try our Damflask walk. The route has fantastic views across the water and the surrounding woodland. It’s a popular reservoir so you might be able to spot people fishing or watch the sailing boats go by. No trip to Damflask is complete without visiting the charming nearby village of Low Bradford for a drink at a cafe or pub.
If you’re looking for a more peaceful walk, head to Dale Dike. Unwind and take in the scenery while you enjoy a soothing walk around the water’s edge – just make sure you wear sturdy boots as the trail can be muddy in places.
If you want to challenge yourself, you could give our Agden and Redmires walks a go. Our Agden route rewards the walker with views of quaint villages, picturesque woodlands and rippling waters. Try our Redmires route to be at one with nature and look for wildfowl and wader birds.
If it’s wildlife you’re interested in, you could try our longer Rivelin and Redmires walk which starts at Rivelin Dams and takes you past Wyming Brook Nature Reserve. All these routes are challenging and the ground is uneven so make sure you wear sturdy boots!
Damflask reservoir has 47 hectares of open water which makes it perfect for sailing and rowing. Damflask is easily accessible from Sheffield. It’s just 5 miles east of the city centre and it sits on the edge of the Peak District National Park, giving it a beautiful countryside setting. You can find out more information from the clubs at Damflask.