Where is Thruscross Reservoir?
North Yorkshire holds this reservoir in the high moorlands of the Washburn Valley. Broad expanses of rolling open countryside border the water.

What type of place is Thruscross Reservoir?
Thruscross Reservoir is a man-made upland reservoir surrounded by woodlands and moorland footpaths in North Yorkshire.

When is the best time to visit Thruscross Reservoir?
Late summer brings the most fascinating conditions because dropping water levels reveal the mud-covered stone ruins of a flooded village. Any season works well if you simply want a peaceful loop walk around the banks.

What can you do at Thruscross Reservoir?
Hiking the circular trail allows you to explore dense pine forests and wild heather moorlands while enjoying complete solitude. Photographers often catch the dramatic outline of the submerged old packhorse bridge arches when the water recedes.

How long should I spend at Thruscross Reservoir?
Allowing roughly two to three hours gives you enough time to complete the four-and-a-half-mile perimeter walk. Families sometimes stay longer to enjoy a relaxed picnic by the water's edge.

Where do I park at Thruscross Reservoir?
A total of nine spaces sit nearby, providing five day slots and four overnight parking spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Thruscross Reservoir?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Thruscross Reservoir, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Thruscross Reservoir?
Meagill Farmhouse and Harewell Wood Cabin supply two nearby choices for an overnight stay. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.