Fewston & Beecroft walk

This exciting walk takes you on a journey along the water’s edge, through pastures and woodland plantations. 

Reservoir

Car parking charges

We’re trialing car parking charges at this reservoir from 22 January. All funds will be invested into countryside management, biodiversity projects and our brand new Ranger Team.

See parking charges and how to pay

FAQs about our parking charges

Enjoy panoramic views of Swinsty and Fewston

This exciting walk takes you on a journey along the water’s edge, through pastures and woodland plantations. The route offers panoramic views of Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs from various angles. The walk is 3.7 miles long.

Facilities

ParkingDisabled parking   Toilets     Disabled toilet Picnic area Bus service

Parking charges

Time Charge
1 hour £1
2 hours £2
6 hours £3
All day £5
Annual permit £30
Annual blue badge permit Free

Please pay using our on-site ticket machines (card only), RingGo app or apply for a permit online.

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Details 


Location

10 miles West of Harrogate


Difficulty

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3 out of 4


Route length

3.7 miles


Walking time

4.5 hours


Terrain & gradient

The route features stiles, steep climbs and muddy fields. The route has uneven ground for much of the walk but is a wide surfaced track between points 1-3.

How to get there


By car

The route starts at our car park at Stack Point (HG3 1SU), along the eastern edge of Swinsty Reservoir. Please note that there is a 2.2m height barrier.


From Harrogate

Head west, either via the A59 or Penny Pot Lane. When you reach a junction with the B6451, turn left and then shortly afterwards turn right onto Wydra Lane (signposted Fewston 1 mile). After about half a mile, when you reach a crossroads, turn left onto Cobby Skye Road. Shortly afterwards, at the T junction, turn left again and continue for less than ½ mile until you reach the car park on your right.


By public transport

DalesBus services 820 and 821 run to Fewston every hour on summer Sundays and bank holidays from Otley and links from Keighley, Shipley, and Guiseley. 

Visitor information

To keep everyone happy and safe, please:

  • follow government guidance
  • don’t swim
  • take your litter home
  • stick to the path
  • keep your dog on a lead
  • clean up after your dog
  • don’t light fires or BBQs.
Squirrel

Make a day of it

While you're here, why not try another walk?

Walk Distance Difficulty Facilities

Fewston walk

4 miles 1 out of 4

ParkingDisabled parking Toilets  Disabled toilet Picnic area Bus service

Fewston & Timble walk

6.2 miles 3 out of 4

ParkingDisabled parking Toilets  Disabled toilet Picnic area Bus service

Swinsty walk

3 miles 1 out of 4

ParkingDisabled parking Toilets  Disabled toilet Picnic area Bus service

Swinsty Beaver Dyke walk

4.25 miles 4 out of 4

ParkingDisabled parking Toilets  Disabled toilet Picnic area Bus service

Thruscross walk

4.5 miles 3 out of 4

ParkingDisabled parking Picnic area Bus service

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