Ramsden Reservoir Walk
This walk visits Ramsden Reservoir near the Yorkshire town of Holmfirth. You can start the walk at the public car park at the northern end of the reservoir. From here you can pick up trails heading along the water where there are fine views of the surrounding forestry and hills. It's a very tranquil area and with easy paths, it's perfect for a peaceful Sunday afternoon stroll.
Just to the north of the site you'll find Brownhill Reservoir and Digley Reservoir where there is another nice walking trail to try. You can reach it by following the waymarked Kirklees Way north for about half a mile. Follow the trail east and it will soon take you to Holme Styes Reservoir.
Postcode
HD9 2QG - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsRamsden Reservoir Ordnance Survey Map 
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Ramsden Reservoir Open Street Map 
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Ramsden Reservoir Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Pickled Pheasant is located a short distance north of the car park at Holmbridge. There's a large car park, a beer garden and a restaurant to try. The interior is very appealing with many original features including beautiful oak beams, stone flagged floors and two open fireplaces. They also provide good quality accommodation if you need to stay over. You can find the inn at Woodhead Rd, Holmbridge with a postcode of HD9 2NQ for your sat navs.
Just to the west of the water is the little village of Holme. Here you'll find The Fleece Inn which is a great old Yorkshire pub. There's a cosy open fire and great home cooked food here. You can find it at postcode HD9 2QG.
Dog Walking
The reservoir is a nice place for a dog walk with the Pickled Pheasant and Fleece Inn mentioned above both dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To the south west there's Yateholme Reservoir, the Holme Moss TV transmitter and Wilmer Hill where there are some excellent views to enjoy.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Northern end of Ramsden Reservoir
The water level has been drawn down because of civil engineering work at the dam. Ramsden Reservoir was constructed to supply Batley.
Here the reservoir splits into two arms.
View of an arm of Ramsden Reservoir, Cartworth. Seen from Kiln Bent Road as it goes over the dam of Riding Wood Reservoir.
Towards Brownhill Reservoir
Riding Wood Reservoir - just to the south of Ramsden
View of an arm of Ramsden Reservoir, Cartworth. Seen from Kiln Bent Road as it goes over the dam of Riding Wood Reservoir.
Grassy path off Kiln Bank Road, Holme. This was a field path in 1850, and then in the 1960s a narrow fenced path between plantations. Now it is pleasantly wide.