Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Scar House Reservoir Dam loop from Lofthouse

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Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Scar House Reservoir Dam loop from Lofthouse

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Scar House Reservoir and Dam – Scar House Reservoir Dam loop from Lofthouse

00:57

14.3km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.06 km for 158 m

After 13.1 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.02 km

View from the Bridge over the Stream in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Other

5.77 km

Scar House Dam

Highlight • Structure

7.34 km

Scar House Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great scenery and impressive dam. The little café has limited opening times and is cash only. Also a nice place for a walk and apparently some good mountain biking around here.

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7.53 km

Scar House Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great to spectate after heavy rainfall in the area

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

733 m

304 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 12 November

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View from the Bridge over the Stream in Nidderdale National Landscape

Scar House Dam

Scar House Reservoir and Dam

Scar House Reservoir Dam

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