Scar House Reservoir Walk
This circular walk takes you around Scar House Reservoir to Angram Reservoir in Nidderdale. The reservoir has a well surfaced footpath running around the perimeter and a car park at the eastern end. It runs for nearly 4 miles and is fairly flat so will suit most abilities. The surrounding countryside is beautiful with views of the Yorkshire Hills and the River Nidd.
You can easily extend your walk by picking up the Nidderdale Way and heading along the river. Following the trail south will take you to Middlesmoor where you can visit the wonderful How Stean Gorge.
Postcode
HG3 5SW - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsScar House Reservoir Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
If you head south along the Nidderdale way to Middlesmoor you could enjoy some refreshments at the Crown Hotel. The traditional yorkshire pub has nice cosy log fires and good home cooked food. They also do decent accommodation if you need to stay over. You can find the pub at the top of the hill at postcode HG3 5ST.
Also near here is the How Stean Cafe at How Stean Gorge. They do lovely homely food, sourced from local farms in Yorkshire. They also make their own ice cream available in a variety of flavours and made only ½ mile away in Lofthouse, you can even see the cows that make it from the car park. When the weather is good you can sit outside on the lovely sun terrace and enjoy fine views of the area.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Dropping onto Scar House from the Nidderdale way
Looking towards Scar House Reservoir. Photo taken at MR: SE09377776 looking in a SWW direction from the footpath. Note the pretty heather by the footpath
Choppy water - Scar House Reservoir. A strong wind whips up the waves at the eastern end of Scar House Reservoir. With the air temperature at 0.5 celsius and a 30 knot wind coming straight off the snowfields on Great Whernside, the conditions can best be described as 'bracing'.
Ruined wall above Scar House Reservoir. The high ground to the south has kept this area in shadow all day, allowing the frost to remain.
Originally constructed for Bradford Corporation, the reservoir came into operation in 1935 following the building of Scar House Dam. Looking across the reservoir towards Little Whernside, which is the most easterly 600m summit in Britain.
This plaque, commemorating the opening of Scar House Reservoir, is set into the eastern parapet of the dam.
Choppy water - Scar House Reservoir. A strong wind whips up the waves at the eastern end of Scar House Reservoir. With the air temperature at 0.5 celsius and a 30 knot wind coming straight off the snowfields on Great Whernside, the conditions can best be described as 'bracing'.
Scar House Reservoir Nidderdale