Location: Yorkshire
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8 Dams in Yorkshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a historic county of Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Due to its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographical territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.
Restaurants in Yorkshire
1. Scar House Reservoir
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By TunbridgeWellsDiner - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Well worth driving out of your way and having a walk around Scar House Resevoir. Free car park and well marked footpath. Superb views.
2. Fewston Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By Jen_Andy_Lawson - Leeds, United Kingdom
Visited here and Swinsty with my Wife and baby. You could get round the paths with a pram but some parts are quite muddy, so we opted for the baby carrier. This is such a great place so close to the big cities and towns of west and North Yorkshire. We parked at Swinsty (great duck feeding area near the car park) and walked round both reservoirs in a clockwise direction which adds up to approx 6.5 miles and took us approx 3 hours with a lunch stop. The winter light was very good and stunning reflections could be seen on the water. The only sadness was at the end of the walk when we witnessed a family chucking boxes of rubbish out of their car into the car park and driving off - what a disgrace that people abuse such a clean and tranquil place.
3. Broomhead Reservoir
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
4. Scaling Dam Reservoir
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Scaling Dam is surrounded by beautiful wild heather moorland and offers a fun day out for all. For keen anglers the shallow water offers excellent fly and bait fishing. There is a circular walk showcasing the stunning views and wildlife, alongside picnic areas to enjoy some lunch with the family. The visitor centre supplies fishing essentials, confectionery, refreshments and ice creams.
5. Settle Hydro, Weir & Salmon Ladder
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
6. Gaddings Dam
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3.5 based on 109 reviews
Gaddings Dam is an early Victorian earth embankment reservoir situated high on the moors above Todmorden. The reservoir has no vehicle access and can only be reached by a steep hike to the top of the moors. There are no facilities whatsoever at the dam and visitors should be suitably equiped and experienced for fell walking and be responsible for their own navigation and safety. It is often described as having the 'highest beach in England' which is quite incorrect. In fact the 'beach' is a small patch of dirty sand in one corner which is often submerged. The easiest approach is along the Pennine Way, parking by the White House pub on the A58 and following the PW north until just past Warland Reservoir, where a footpath turns off West to reach Gaddings Dam. Approaching from Lumbutts is difficult and not recommended due to severe lack of parking space and a dangerously eroded footpath.
Reviewed By Nimrod52 - Todmorden, United Kingdom
'Gaddings Dam' brags as having the highest beach in England, but don't expect sand and surf. What can be expected are stunning views of the South Pennines and surrounding moorland including Stoodley Pike in the distance. Regular walk up from Walsden and on this occasion went to view the devastating damage caused by a recent 'wild fire'. Thankfully things are greening up, but local wildlife has suffered as a result.
7. New Mill Dam
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
