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Winterburn Reservoir

56 ha

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome56 ha

Getting here

54.04085, -2.08429

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Common Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Common Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Common Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Common Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Common Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bog Stitchwort · last seen 2025; Plants — Bog Stitchwort · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

Reservoir — waterside day out

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pennine Way (Ickornshaw to Malham)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Pennine Way (Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Airedale WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Dales High WayWalking route145 km

Runs from Saltaire (West Yorkshire) to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) roughly following route of Settle and Carlisle railway

Named routeLength 145 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Malham Village to Janet's FossWalking route4.8 km

This is a popular walk from Malham village to the magical waterfall at Janet's Foss. Mainly on surfaced paths, with some unevenness and rocky steps. Gravel and stone-flagged paths through fields.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
National Byway Trans-Pennine SpurCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef YDCRegional cycle route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Named routeRef 688National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 688Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Moor Lanebridleway · 2.1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 2.1 kmSurface gravelPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Birds on Winterburn Reservoir

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Birds on Winterburn Reservoir

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