Name: 3 Yorkshire Reservoir, Thruscross, Swinsty, Fewston and Blubberhouses tree trail
Start: 2024-06-09T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-06-09T12:00:00+01:00

This is a 2 stage walk - stage 1 moderate 5 miles around Thurscross Reservoir approx 3 hours. Stage 2 is an additional 9 mile walk through Blubberhouses Tree trail and Fewston reservoir approx 5 hours.

Full circular walk 14-15 miles approx 7 1/2 hours.

Stage 1 - Thurscross Reservoir is a mix of flat, rolling hills and inclines.

Start at Thurscross reservoir take a circular route around the dam through woodlands and Capleshaw Beck. An incline walk up to Whit Moor, back of the forest to descend down approx 50 steps, for steep rock incline up a hill to Thruscross Moor. Rolling walk along the moors, which can occassionally be boggy. Descend into the forest continue the alongside the dam circular.

Pizza van at car park does food/drinks etc. Stage 1 ends.

Stage 2 section continues with a walk along River Washburn and woodlands towards Fewston reservoir. Cross a main road, head around Fewston and swinsty Reservoir along good paths with some sections muddy. Rolling paths through woodlands with pretty scenic views.

Ice cream van/toilets at Fewston Reservoir. Can grab both hot/cold drinks. Return walk either along the river washburn or up an incline road can be decided on the day.

Parking is usually free at Thruscross Reservoir - Reservoir Road, Thurscross, HG3 4BB however United Utilities have started introducing charges, these are 1 hour - £1, 2hours - £2, 6 hours - £3, All day - £5

Meet up 9.30am for 10am leave. Car park is very popular will need to park early.

Please be mindful this is popular area for dog walkers, well behaved dogs welcome.

**Usual £1 towards Meetup fees**

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