Trail running routes in Nidderdale · 7

7
Routes
11.0km
Avg distance
584m
Total ascent

Areas

Washburn Valley
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Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir LoopMODERATE
Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Loop
10.3km · 41m climb · Loop
Two reservoirs for the price of one, connected by well-graded Yorkshire Water tracks. Quiet, well-maintained, and a reliable choice when everywhere else is ankle-deep.
Checked Jun 2026
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Fewston and Swinsty Reservoir Loop
10.3km · 41m climb · Loop
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Fewston Reservoir LoopEASY
Fewston Reservoir Loop
5.2km · 21m climb · Loop
A short and beautiful run around this picturesque reservoir in the Washburn Valley
Checked Jun 2026
Swinsty Reservoir LoopEASY
Swinsty Reservoir Loop
6.3km · 27m climb · Loop
The smallest of the Washburn Valley reservoir circuits. Straightforward, reliable, and the kind of route that gets used regularly rather than just once.
Checked Jun 2026
Thruscross Reservoir from BlubberhousesMODERATE
Thruscross Reservoir from Blubberhouses
13.5km · 162m climb · Loop
The middle option in the Washburn Valley reservoir series - more commitment than the short loops but less than the full three-reservoir circuit. Thruscross from below gives the valley its proper context.
Checked Jun 2026
Thruscross Reservoir LoopEASY
Thruscross Reservoir Loop
7.9km · 97m climb · Loop
Thruscross sits above the rest of the valley and feels it - more open, more exposed, and noticeably quieter than Swinsty and Fewston below. Worth the extra 5 minutes drive.
Checked Jun 2026
Thruscross, Fewston and Swinsty from BlubberhousesVERY HARD
Thruscross, Fewston and Swinsty from Blubberhouses
23.7km · 195m climb · Loop
Three reservoirs, one long run, and some of the best-maintained trail surfaces in the north. This is what you do when you want big distance without big hills.
Checked Jun 2026

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