A beautiful short walk near Skipton that starts with a walk to the reservoir and then concludes with an easy climb to the craggy summit of Embsay Crag with outstanding views.
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The Route
- Start Point: Embsay near the Elm Tree Inn
- Finish Point: Embsay near the Elm Tree Inn
- Distance: 3.5 miles
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The walk to Embsay Reservoir is along a quiet road. The reservoir itself is used by the local sailing club and fishermen. From the reservoir a short climb on an obvious path soon arrives at the rocky summit of Embsay Crag. The large granite boulders make for a great place to enjoy a picnic and appreciate the views. From Embsay Crag drop down through some fields of sheep before arriving back at Embsay from the other side of the village.