Grimwith Reservoir
HARD
Effort: Short distance, minimal climb
Underfoot: Open fell or rough terrain
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Distance
7.5km
Ascent
99m
Descent
97m
High point
327m
Est. time
55m – 1h 10m
Route type
Loop
Runability97%
Mostly on runnable ground, but most runners still walk the steepest climbs.
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Elevation profile
Safety on this route
999 / 112
Ask for Police → Mountain Rescue
- No signal? Text 999 — pre-register first: text register to 999
- Tell someone your route and expected return time before you head out
Leave No Trace
- Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but memories.
- Please respect the countryside and all its inhabitants.
- Dogs on leads near livestock, and around ground-nesting birds from March to July.
- Gates as you find them — open or closed, leave it that way for the farmer and the next runner.
- Take it all home — wrappers, peel, tissue, the lot. It doesn't count as biodegradable if you can still see it.
- Stick to the path where the ground either side is wet, planted, or nesting habitat.
Common questions
Run by us· last checked July 2026
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