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Craven Group

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

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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

Overview

We start along the shore of Swinsty Reservoir, going south towards Nether Timble, cross Timble Gill Beck, coming into Timble. The walk then goes through Beecroft Moor Plantation and on to Blubberhouses before returning along the shores of Fewston Reservoir. Gently undulating countryside.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This walk is not suitable for dogs.

Sometimes due to unforeseen events or well publicised bad weather  walks cannot go ahead. If a walk has to be cancelled this will be publicised here against the walk details. If you are planning to attend this walk please check that it is proceeding before setting off to the start point on the morning of the walk.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Nearest postcode:
LS21 2NP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking at Swinsty Moor Car Park (between the two reservoirs). SE 18690 53706 scarves.rationing.pastels £3 for 6 hours. Pay machine and Ringo. Toilets.

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