The reservoir started to fill in July 1969 and the area was landscaped and parking and other facilities were provided. The Booth Wood Inn is located about a mile north west of the reservoir in Rishworth. Anyone The basic walk is straightforward and interesting in all seasons. Copyright © 1997 - 2020 Walking Britain. This route meanders through woodland and across open moor providing spectacular views from higher ground. The views are generally good. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. We walked around the reservoir which took us 1 hour and 40 minutes. Drag mouse while holding left mouse button to rotate image. Material excavated elsewhere on the line of the motorway, clay from cuttings between Lofthouse and Gildersome, and 3.4 million cubic metres from the Deanhead excavations was used to build the dam's embankment which is 625 metres (2,051 ft) in length and 63.1 metres (207 ft) above the original valley floor. Scammonden Reservoir is a water reservoir in West Yorkshire, England. But you soon forget that was even there when you walk a bit further. The area of the water surface when the reservoir is full is 42 hectares (0.16 sq mi). Highly acessessible from the M62 just to the west of Huddersfield, and if you have time I highly recommend taking the 2 hour walk south to the village of… Walk grading - Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience by going to Walk Grading Details. Follow Walking Britain for the latest news. Our journey started at Rye Field Lane West (we parked a little bit further down the hill by the steel barriers that prevent vehicles from continuing further).. This required the removal of 713,000 cubic metres (25,200,000 cu ft) of peat bog to reach the solid rock base nearly 13 metres (43 ft) below ground level. Scammonden Dam. From this point the path meanders until it reaches the Sailing club , there is an opportunity to walk along the water's edge here, from there you are rewarded with a flat path to the tail of the dam , there is an opportunity to have something to eat here and even better you wouldn't even realise that there is a motorway at the front of the reservoir. Copyright - © Hikr.uk. Lovely, and very accessible reservoir Spent a weekend at the Scammonden Activities centre, and found the area to be a charming and beautiful place to relax. The Chapel of St Barthelomew still exists, as does the old vicarage, now a boat club. The level of the bellmouth flood above ocean level is 252 meters. Find gentle waterside strolls, challenging hikes and fishing spots near Leeds. If you don’t fancy a picnic, continue into Ripponden (8 miles) or Sowerby Bridge (11 miles) for cafes and restaurants. All Rights Reserved. Since the government guidelines have changed, we’ve been working hard to devise a plan to keep everyone safe while enjoying our beautiful reservoirs. Back up the hill through wooded area back to car park. Please ask permission to use site content and images. Don’t be put off by how close this reservoir is to the M62 reservoir, it is a still a haven of peace and tranquillity. Our journey started at Rye Field Lane West (we parked a little bit further down the hill by the steel barriers that prevent vehicles from continuing further). An instructive guidebook explaining map and compass techniques, to help readers enhance their outdoor experiences. This walk includes a circuit of Scammonden Reservoir together with an optional diversion to nearby Deanhead Reservoir. About this walk. Close to the reservoir, at the other side of the motorway and dam wall, Scammonden steps comprises five flights of steps up the hillside from the valley below. Friday, 20 March 2020. Huddersfield Scout Sailing is a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre run by volunteers for scouts and guides. North of Pateley Bridge, deep in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is Scar House Reservoir sitting below Little Whernside. of Deanhead, part of which now lies under the reservoir.