Thornton Steward Reservoir - Car Park
Located near the scenic Thornton Steward Reservoir, this car park offers convenient access for visitors looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. While the car park is easy to find with the right directions, it provides a great starting point for a day of walking or picnicking by the reservoir. Please note that payment is required for parking.
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The reviews below were last updated on Saturday, 3 January 2026 at 04:56.
The sat nav took me to the wrong place, the postcode HG4 4BQ took me to a farm area. With the farm area on my right, go up to the next cross roads. Turn right. It's down there on the right. Parking is free. There are scattered benches. Be aware that at certain times of the year the edges have livestock, and to walk around you'll have to walk past them. In this case it was sheep. But they generally move out of the way. Bring the right footwear as their toilet remains are everywhere. It's a small reservoir to walk around. Some lovely views to be seen from the little hills that surround it. Dogs are allowed here, but obviously on the lead with livestock present.
My happy place, watched it being built/dug nearly 50 years ago, been walking round it on a regular basis ever since!
Stopped off for a picnic,was very cold and damp.didnt walk around as it was very muddy and hadn't brought wellies.
Flat walk all the way around the reservoir. Plenty of parking available. The circular walk is about 1.5 miles
Great quiet place. Lots of sheep so dogs must be kept on lead.
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📍 Moor Ln, Ripon HG4 4BQ, UK
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