Take a countryside stroll on our Thornton Steward walk
The grassy path goes around Thornton Steward Reservoir where you can observe sailing boats in warmer months and the local livestock that frequently graze on the reservoir grounds. Please keep your dog on a lead
and beware of anglers back casting.
Facilities
Useful Downloads
Details
Location
South of Finghall, off the A684 Leyburn to Bedale Road, North Yorkshire.
Difficulty
1 out of 4
Route length
1 mile
Walking time
1 hour
Terrain & gradient
Unsurfaced, mostly grassy path which can get muddy at wetter times of year. Mostly quite flat, with one section of steeper climbing, followed by a gentle descent.
How to get there
By car
You can use our free car park, which is off Moor Lane (HG4 4BQ).
From Bedale
Take the A684 heading west. After about ½ a mile, turn left onto Sinks Lane. After a mile, turn left onto Moor End Lane, which then becomes No Man’s Moor Lane. Continue on this road for about 3 miles, then turn left onto Moor Lane. After about ½ a mile, you will come to the car park on the right.
By public transport
Unfortunately there is no public transport currently available to Thornton Steward Reservoir.
Visitor information
To keep everyone happy and safe, please:
- follow government guidance
- don’t swim
- take your litter home
- stick to the path
- keep your dog on a lead
- clean up after your dog
- don’t light fires or BBQs.
