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Yorkshire And The Humber

Embsay Reservoir

Yorkshire And The Humber

Embsay With Eastby

Embsay Reservoir

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Embsay Reservoir

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Location: Embsay With Eastby, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Wandering Cloud

December 1, 2023

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This reservoir, which supplies water to the Skipton town area, has quite a lot of character because of the proud hills surrounding it. It is a great place for an easy walk around it on tracks and paths here, but also a good place to start if you're heading further into the hills (Embsay Crag is not too far from here). In the summer months, you will likely see sailing boats on the reservoir; a sailing club operates from here.

Wandering Cloud

December 16, 2023

Running

This reservoir, which supplies water to the Skipton town area, has quite a lot of character because of the proud hills surrounding it. It is a great place for an easy jog around it on tracks and paths here, but also a good place to start if you're heading further into the hills.

Cragsman Daz

April 13, 2025

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Embsay Crag and St Mary's Church loop from Embsay Reservoir

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Embark on an easy 3.2-mile (5.1 km) hike around Embsay Crag and St Mary's Church, starting from Embsay Reservoir. This route offers a varied journey, taking you along waterside paths,…

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Lower Barden Reservoir and Embsay Reservoir loop from Barden Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Hellifield Crag and Embsay Crag loop from Embsay Reservoir — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Embark on a moderate jogging loop around Hellifield Crag and Embsay Crag, starting from Embsay Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This 6.4-mile (10.3 km) route features varied terrain,…

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Elevation 210 m

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Tuesday 28 July

23°C

16°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Embsay With Eastby, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Embsay Reservoir

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Embsay Crag and St Mary's Church loop from Embsay Reservoir

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Lower Barden Reservoir and Embsay Reservoir loop from Barden Road — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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