Fewston Reservoir is a reservoir near Harrogate built in 1879. Its neighbouring reservoir, Swinsty, is the smaller of the two, and is fed from the overflow from Fewston.
We parked in the main carpark between the two reservoirs. You can also park at the far end of Fewston which is about half-way round the walk. Leaving the carpark, we took the path on the left through a gate and a field of tiny spring lambs. There was other wildlife too – geese and cormorants on the water and a red kite.
The walk around Fewston is just over 3 ½ miles in total, so you could easily add Swinsty on too.
