Walking Britain Scar House Reservoir, Dale Edge & Middlesmoor
Introduction to Walk 3659
Region - Nidderdale AONB
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
Ascent - 1400 feet / 424 metres
Time - 5 hours 50 minutes
Grade - moderate
Nidderdale circular walk from Middlesmoor offering fine views across the beautiful valley and surrounding moorland. The route follows tracks and paths and includes Scar House Reservoir, uses sections of the Nidderdale Way, crosses Dale Edge and descends to the River Nidd on the return leg back to Middlesmoor. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 298 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 298 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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