Tag: reservoir

  • Yew Barrow, near Newby Bridge

    Yew Barrow, near Newby Bridge

    The walk up to Yew Barrow, near Newby Bridge in the southern Lake District, is less than 2 miles and is only a gentle 430 feet of ascent. The clockwise “lollypop” loop offers beautiful views over the Yew Barrow reservoir, and a very quiet and peaceful walk through the Lake District countryside.

  • Simpson Ground Reservoir, Bowland Bridge

    Simpson Ground Reservoir, Bowland Bridge

    Today we completed a very wet and boggy circular walk up to Simpson Ground Reservoir, south west of Bowland Bridge. The views are beautiful and probably even more brilliant is the fact that we saw not a single other human being on the entire 3.4 mile walk!

  • Gummer’s How and Reservoir Loop

    Gummer’s How and Reservoir Loop

    This easy and rewarding 1.75 mile circular walk takes in the breathtaking views, across Windermere, from the top of Gummer’s How, near Newby Bridge, along with a beautiful secluded reservoir nearby.