Highlight • Monument
Scar House Reservoir Dam
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Nidderdale National Landscape
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January 7, 2020
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January 19, 2024
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Construction: The construction of Scar House Reservoir began in 1921 and was completed in 1936. The purpose of the reservoir was to supply water to the Bradford area.
Height and Type: The dam is an earth embankment dam, which means it is constructed using compacted earth. The height of Scar House Dam is approximately 72 meters (236 feet), making it one of the tallest dams in England.
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71
hikers
10.5km
02:46
90m
90m
Embark on the Scar House & Angram Reservoirs loop, a moderate hike spanning 6.5 miles (10.5 km) with a gentle elevation gain of 291 feet (89 metres). You can expect…
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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19.5km
05:32
430m
420m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 340 m
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