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Midlife Hikers

We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

We leave the car park picking up the Nidderdale Way, as it climbs up and over In Moor to the pretty village of Middlesmoor.

We then make way along the valley bottom crossing the River Nidd, before a steep climb up on to Lofthouse Moor. We follow the undulating path over Dale Edge, taking in the sweeping views over Nidderdale and Scar House Reservoir, before descending back down to the car park.

Sunday, 24 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
474.3m / 1556ft
Type:
circular

🅿️ Free car park at Scar House Reservoir, HG3 5SW – as you leave Lofthouse, turn right through stone gateposts at the Yorkshire Water sign

🚻 There are toilets at the start of the walk

🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times

🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch

Midlife Hikers is a Ramblers group for people in their 40s and 50s, and our walks are led by volunteers. Non-members are welcome to try us out for free for up to 3 walks but then we ask you to join the Ramblers

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 07025 76629
Nearest postcode:
HG3 5SW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Scar House Reservoir car park, near Lofthouse, HG3 5SW

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