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Scammonden Water Reservoir Walk
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Scammonden Water Reservoir Walk

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire ·

Quick answer

Scammonden Water is a dog-friendly reservoir walk near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, managed by Yorkshire Water, with dogs required on lead and not permitted to swim in the reservoir.

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Distance

3 miles

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

No

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

A scenic circular walk around Scammonden Reservoir in the Pennine hills near Huddersfield, including the well-known '458 Steps' section and views of the M62 viaduct.

Terrain

Reservoir pathMoorland edgeSteps

🅿️ Parking

Free car park at the Scammonden Water visitor site off the M62.

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