Short strolls
This is a short, level, circular route around Withens Clough Reservoir where you can pause and take in the splendour of the surrounding countryside and the Stoodley Pike monument in the distance. The walk is 1½ miles long.
Facilities
Useful Downloads
Details
Location
South of Mytholmroyd near Cragg Vale.
Difficulty
2 out of 4
Route length
1½ miles
Walking time
1 hour
Terrain & gradient
Between points 1 and 4 on the walk guide, the path follows a wide track which is poorly surfaced for most of the stretch. Beyond point 4, the path follows a narrow grassy path on the edge of the reservoir which can be boggy. The route remains flat with no climbing or descending. There are two gates and no stiles.
How to get there
By car
You can use our free car park, the starting point of this walking route, which is on Rudd Lane (HX7 5TD), 300 metres before the reservoir embankment on the left. Please note, there is a 1.8 metre height barrier.
From Mytholmroyd
Take the B6138 (Cragg Road) which follows Cragg Brook heading south towards Cragg Vale. After 2 miles, when you reach Cragg Vale, turn right onto Church Bank Lane which becomes Rudd Lane. In about ¼ mile, turn right to stay on Rudd Lane for another mile, until you arrive at Withens Clough car park on the left.
By public transport
Unfortunately there is no public transport currently available to Withens Clough Reservoir.
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.
Fancy a more challenging walk?
| Walk | Distance | Difficulty | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 miles | 4 out of 4 |
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