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Great Timble

Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Little Timble

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Great Timble

Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Little Timble

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Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Little Timble

01:41

33.2km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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3.29 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

4.48 km

Askwith Descent

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Make sure your brakes work!

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8.32 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

18.1 km

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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18.8 km

Nidderdale National Landscape

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Watch out for potholes!

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23.8 km

Lindley Wood Reservoir

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This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around …

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24.0 km

Norwood Edge

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there are much worse climbs than this so enjoy it

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31.7 km

Fewston Reservoir

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Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The …

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32.0 km

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

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Rest time it’s an important time😁

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33.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

5.32 km

966 m

122 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

620 m

469 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Askwith Descent – Fewston Reservoir loop from Little Timble

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Askwith Descent

Otley Town Centre

Nidderdale National Landscape

Lindley Wood Reservoir

Norwood Edge

Fewston Reservoir

Swinsty Ice Cream Kiosk

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