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Where is Scar House Reservoir?
Nidderdale
North of Pateley Bridge, deep in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is Scar House Reservoir sitting below Little Whernside. The natural beauty is paralleled in the masonry which is not only vast at over one million tonnes of stone, but intricately designed.
How long is Scar House Reservoir?
Scar House and Angram Reservoirs Circular is a 6.8 mile loop trail located near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips.
Can you drive across Scar House Reservoir?
Scar House Reservoir can be found by driving from Pateley Bridge on the minor road towards Wath and Lofthouse. After driving through Lofthouse take the signed right turn onto access road. Follow the access road all the way to the clearly marked car park where cars should be left (strictly no cars beyond the car park).
Who built Scar House Reservoir?
Scar House Reservoir was started in 1921 with direct labour under the control of Lewis Mitchell, Bradford’s city engineer, and took fifteen years to complete. Stone for the dam was quarried from the quarry on Carle Fell to the North and North West of the dam.
Can you swim in Yorkshire reservoirs?
We want to make it very clear we do not allow swimming in our reservoirs. There’s machinery and strong currents in the reservoir. blue-green algae can cause rashes if it touches your skin and severe illnesses if you swallow it.
Can you swim in Yorkshire Water reservoirs?
Swimming is not permitted in our reservoirs. Yorkshire Water owns over 130 reservoirs across our region. Whilst the main reason we operate reservoir sites is to collect and store Yorkshire’s drinking water prior to treatment, we do also understand the enormous positives that come from people having access to nature.
Where are the ruins of Scar House village?
When construction of the reservoir was completed, the village was abandoned and all but disappeared. Today, there is little evidence that this rolling countryside was ever a small community; all that remains are the concrete foundations of some of the old wooden houses.
When was the Scar House Reservoir in Yorkshire built?
Want to Visit? The Scar House Reservoir was constructed during the 1920s, the last reservoir to be built in the magnificent Nidd Valley in North Yorkshire. It was built to supply water to the nearby city of Bradford, and took 15 years to complete.
Where to see Scar House in North Yorks Dales?
The single road through Arkengarthdale runs between Reeth (Swaledale) and Barras (Teesdale) on the A66. There is a footpath from St Mary’s Church that goes through the grounds of Scar House. The gardens can all be easily seen from the path as it winds its way up the fell.
When was Scar House in Arkengarthdale built?
Scar House is a shooting lodge and was built in 1845 on the site of a Norman manor under Langthwaite Scar in Arkengarthdale. The area surrounding the manor when built was Royal hunting forest. Since the mid-19th century the owners of Scar House have used it annually for the grouse shooting season.