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Yorkshire And The Humber

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The Druid's Temple – View of Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Colsterdale

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

The Druid's Temple – View of Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Colsterdale

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The Druid's Temple – View of Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Colsterdale

01:22

4.57km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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1.61 km

View of Leighton Reservoir

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Work was started on the Leighton reservoir in 1908 but due to the war and various setbacks it wasn’t officially completed until 1941.
It provides water for the surrounding area …

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2

1.79 km

Singletrack Climb in Nidderdale National Landscape

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Hit grid crossing with confidence but don’t ride too quick as it’s a tight right hander straight afterwards. Then it’s a tight winding fairly easy singletrack climb to the top.

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2.42 km

The Druid's Temple

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Amazing nineteenth century folly.Styled after stone circles and well known prehistoric monuments such as Stonehenge.

The Druids Temple was built to alleviate local unemployment, allowing William Danby, a wealthy landowner …

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2.47 km

Lough Erne Economic Gap Trail Stone Circle

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2.77 km

View of Leighton Reservoir

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Stop and take it in....worth it!

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6

2.78 km

Druid's Plantation Dolmen and View of Gouthwaite Reservoir

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This is a lovely area of woodland made up of coniferous and deciduous trees. Although it doesn't have direct historical ties to ancient Druids, the name still offers a sense …

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2.83 km

Forest Trail With Lake View – Nidderdale National Landscape

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Steep switchbacks - definitely sight first before trying to ride

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3.20 km

View of Gouthwaite Reservoir

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4.57 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

578 m

142 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.07 km

578 m

152 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Monday 18 May

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8°C

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