Scammonden Water Car Park

Nice place for walk around the reservoir, dog friendly. There's a second, smaller reservoir If you want a longer walk with nice views. I recommend.

Lovely walk, about 3 miles round with some hill climbing involved. Easy parking, very quiet, cute sculptures.

A small car park with direct access to the pathway to the waters edge. It has a high viewpoint so even if you don't do the walk, the views from the carpark are cool

Scammonden Reservoir is a great walking spot with scenic views and peaceful trails.

Great place with fantastic views. From the car park i took the path going away from the M62 and followed it straight until i hit the narrow road up a steep hill. I followed it to Deanhead reservoir, which is small but very pleasant , and gives a view of Scammonden. I joined a path which took me on a nature trail alongside Scammonden Reservoir. Eventually you get to the end of the reservoir and the M62. There is a tunnel under the motorway, turn right and another tunnel gets you on the opposite side. There are beautiful views everywhere. When the reservoir is low there almost appears to be a beach which you can walk on. There is even a sailing club, and a few boats were out in the beautiful weather. You could almost be in the Lake District, the reservoir and scenery is that stunning.