Welcome to Scar House Reservoir

Scar House Reservoir is a stunning man-made lake located in the heart of North Yorkshire. The reservoir was built in the early 20th century to supply water to the city of Bradford. The construction of the reservoir was a massive undertaking, and it took over 10 years to complete. Today, Scar House Reservoir is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.

One of the most impressive features of Scar House Reservoir is its size. The reservoir covers an area of over 1,200 acres and has a capacity of over 20 billion gallons of water. The dam that holds back the water is over 50 meters high and is an impressive feat of engineering. Visitors to the reservoir can take a walk along the top of the dam and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Scar House Reservoir is also home to a range of wildlife, including otters, red squirrels, and a variety of bird species. The reservoir is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment and take care not to disturb the wildlife. The reservoir is also an important breeding ground for fish, and anglers can enjoy fishing for brown trout and grayling in the clear waters of the reservoir. Overall, Scar House Reservoir is a unique and beautiful destination that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.2°C

Wind: 19.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Fountains Earth Lofthouse Church Of England Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Thornber	Fountains Earth Lofthouse Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5RZ 01423755289 School Website
Kettlewell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Greenwood Mr Chris Parkhouse	Kettlewell Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5HX 01756760280 School Website
West Burton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Harper	West Burton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4JY 01969650331 School Website
Middleham Church Of England Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Park Lane Middleham North Yorkshire DL8 4QX 01969623592 School Website
Grassington Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Greenwood And Mr Chris Parkhouse	Acre Lane Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LB 01756752365 School Website
Upper Wharfedale School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Reeves	Wharfeside Avenue Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5BS 01756752215 School Website
Threshfield School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Harper	Low Road Threshfield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5NP 01756752348 School Website
Nidderdale High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kath Jordan	Low Wath Road Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HL 01423711246 School Website
Spennithorne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Mann	Spennithorne Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5PR 01969623474 School Website
Leyburn Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Beveridge	Wensleydale Avenue Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5SD 1969623187 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Horton-In-Ribblesdale Station Road, Horton-In-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HH 15.71 Miles

Gargrave Church Street, Gargrave, North Yorkshire, BD23 3NE 16.20 Miles

Skipton Broughton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1RT 16.38 Miles

Settle Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AA 16.84 Miles

Ribblehead Low Sleights Road, Near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS 17.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sharp Hill Private Hire 07710 812143 Sharp Hill Farm Park Lane, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QY 7.84 Miles
Redmire Private Hire 01969 625635 Beaulands Church Close, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4EQ 8.68 Miles
Horseless Carriage Services 01756 753123 Patricks Yard, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5NQ 8.74 Miles
M Y Private Hire 01969 623596 River View/Hillfoot, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PH 9.12 Miles
Ure Cars 01677 448448 56 Maythorne Estate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5DU 9.33 Miles
Ladybird Private Hire 01765 688688 11 Swinton Terrace, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4HS 10.72 Miles
Apex Private Hire 01765 650491 Maple Garth/Main St, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3SD 10.99 Miles
Peacock James Coal Merchant Private Hire 01969 650465 Riverside House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EF 11.16 Miles
North Yorkshire Taxi Co Ltd 01609 772295 8A Market Pl, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 14.90 Miles
Coopers Cabs 01677 424252 8A Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1EQ 14.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Braidley - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horsehouse Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middlesmoor D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lofthouse Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gammersgill - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Scrafton Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Carlton - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton East End - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Melmerby - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ramsgill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldbergh - D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kettlewell Village Store D Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Scargill House D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Starbotton D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tupgill Park - D Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aysgarth Surgery	Aysgarth Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 3AA
Grassington Medical Centre	9 Station Road Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LS
Gp Extended Hours Service 2 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Leyburn Medical Practice 01969 622391	Leyburn Medical Practice Brentwood Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5EP
Nidderdale Group Practice 01423 711369	Feastfield Medical Centre King St, Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5AT

Local Stores

Leyburn
11 Market Place
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8 5BG
01969 622140
Store Website
9.18 miles

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SPAR Threshfield
Kettlewell Road
Skipton
BD23 5PL
01756 753578
Store Website
9.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Equine Veterinary Ambulatory Service
Penhill Stud Penhill Farm West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 4ND 07596459797 equinevetservice@gmail.com Website 6.93 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bainbridge Vets Ltd
Unit 3, Herriot Court Leyburn Business Park Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 650263 reception@bainbridgevets.co.uk Website 9.22 miles

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Yoredale Vets
Unit 1/2 Leyburn Business Park Harmby Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5QA 01969 623024 enquiries@yoredalevets.co.uk Website 9.22 miles
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Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:00
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Bishopton Veterinary Group Llp
Bridgehousegate Pateley Bridge Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5HN 01423 712080 pateley@bishoptonvets.co.uk Website 9.57 miles
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Animals Treated
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Wensleydale Vets
Metcalfe Farms Washfold Road Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ info@wensleydale_vets.com Website 9.86 miles

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Eclipse Equine Veterinary Practice
Bewerley Riding Centre Bewerley Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 5JA 01765 658635 richard@eclipseequine.co.uk Website 10.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Aysgarth Waterfalls
Take Approx 1.5-2 Hours. There Are 3 Beautiful Waterfalls To See Along The Way. Church Bankcentre Aysgarth Leyburn DL8 3TH 7.86 miles

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Aysgarth Falls
Aysgarth Falls Include A Number Of Small Waterfalls Which Create Beautiful Dramatic Scenery And Are Part Of The River Ure. The Walk Begins By Walking Through Woodland And Across Pasture Fields, Before Turning Back To Arrive At The Three Waterfalls - Lower Force, Middle Force, And High Force. DL8 3TH 7.95 miles The Walk Starts And Finishes From The Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Which Has A Pay-And-Display Car Park, Toilets And Cafe. It Is Marked With Brown Tourism Signs From The A684 In Aysgarth Village.

Grass Wood Nature Reserve
Take A Walk Around One Of The Many Trails In Grass Wood Nature Reserve, Which Has Cool Woodland And Streams For Your Dog To Enjoy! BD23 5NE 8.43 miles From The B6265 In Grassington Take Wood Lane On Your Right And Travel North. Follow This For One Mile, The Nature Reserve Lies Alongside The Grassington And Conistone Minor Road.

Grass Woods Grassington
5 The Square Grassington Skipton BD23 5AQ 8.61 miles There Is A Small Car Park On The Upper Wood Side (Right Hand Side If You’Re Coming Directly From Grassington) It’S Difficult To Spot So Drive Slowly. If That’S Full You Can Also Park Along The Road Side By The Lower Wood Side.

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Hackfall Woods
Lovely Walk Through The Woods By A River. A Few Ruins To Explore If You Don't Mind The Hills. Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.97 miles

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Thruscross Resevoir
Amazing Walk Covering Variety Of Terrains Such As Small Beaches, Fern Bordered Paths And Fields, Great Forestry Tracks And Amazing Views.This Is An Ideal Route For Someone Who Wants To Provide Lots Of Stimulation For Their Dogs, Or Enjoys Taking Photos. Thruscross Reservoir Lancashire 13.27 miles

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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