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We are the Take a Hike Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

This walk starts at the carpark at Scar House Reservoir. We then head up along the Nidderdale way passing through the villages of Middlesmoor and Lofthouse. We then climb up onto Dale Edge. The walk is flat for the next couple of miles before we decent towards Scar House Reservoir. We then cross Scar House dam before we reach the carpark again. 

The total accent and decent for this walk is 550 m.

The walk is along good tracks, fields and quiet roads. 

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Free carpark at Scar House and there are toliets. 

Scar House Reservoir is accessed by the first right hand turn after the village of Lofthouse. Continue down this minor road for 2 miles.

 

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 07015 76619
Nearest postcode:
HG35SW
Start time:
10:15 am

Scar House Reservoir

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking