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Simon's Seat – Grimwith Reservoir valve tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir

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Simon's Seat – Grimwith Reservoir valve tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir

Hard

4.8

(12)

hikers

Simon's Seat – Grimwith Reservoir valve tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir

05:35

18.8km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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532 m

Aket Coal Pits

Archaeological Site

3.10 km

Abandoned Mine in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Walkable on the dried up stream - depending on weather / time of year (walked in June).

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5.47 km

Archaeological Site

7.11 km

Simon's Seat

Highlight • Summit

Dogs are not permitted on this route.

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9.47 km

Brownie Barn

Highlight • Cafe

highly recommended for coffee and food stop. the crumbly cheese on toast is especially good
excellent views (when the clouds clear) and friendless staff

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10.1 km

Stepping Stones to Drebley

Highlight • River

Can be slippy so be careful

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10.6 km

River Wharfe Riverside Walk: Onion Lane to Haugh Wood

Highlight (Segment) • River

A beautiful river walk on the banks of the River Wharfe between the curiously named Onion Lane near Appletreewick (not sure if I expect onions and apples to mix) and …

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12.6 km

Tree Stump Throne in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Natural

18.3 km

Grimwith Reservoir valve tower

Highlight • Monument

This is looking a bit like a spaceship, but this is in fact a valve tower and overflow weir for the reservoir. It's a very striking and strangely modern building, particularly in these natural surroundings.

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18.5 km

Grimwith Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

As far as reservoir goes, this is quite a scenic one.
Within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, east of Grassington.
It has a sailing club and is a popular spot …

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

5.06 km

2.57 km

431 m

Surfaces

9.32 km

3.58 km

2.36 km

2.27 km

1.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

6°C

67 %

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Simon's Seat – Grimwith Reservoir valve tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir

Abandoned Mine in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Simon's Seat

Brownie Barn

Stepping Stones to Drebley

River Wharfe Riverside Walk: Onion Lane to Haugh Wood

Tree Stump Throne in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Grimwith Reservoir valve tower

Grimwith Reservoir

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