Superb walk. Recommended. Have traversed the Pennines many times over the years on the home run, and recently became more inquisitive about this reservoir. So today I walked around it, clockwise from the higher car park. I spent over two hours here, but stopped to take pictures and to admire the vistas and also had a small diversion up to St Bartholomew's Church up on the hill. The church itself was locked, but you could go through the gate. The car park was free and quite spacious. It is open at weekends and bank holidays too, but does get locked at day's end. There is Sustrans Network cycle ways too, No. 68, but as from Monday, 6th June, the route is closed for 12 weeks for maintenance work. There are some great sculptures along the walk route, my favourite is the Tree Planter, which brought to mind the brilliant little book, 'The Man Who Planted Trees' by Jean Giono. It is a pleasant walk, fairly steady away until you get to the Scammonden Activity Centre which is private. In order to bypass this site, the path follows a very steep (but mercifully short!) hill. Once you've got past that, the only other bit that's steep is the steps leading to the path that goes past St Bartholomew's Church. Some of those steps, especially if your pins are a bit dodgy, really require mythical 7 league boots! But it's all good. When you're in a car driving along the motorway, yes, you can see and are aware of the reservoir and its tower. What you can't see, unless you are higher up in a lorry cab, is the fact that there is a pedestrian footpath parallel to the motorway, but lower down and that takes you back over to the other side and up to the higher car park. A good walk proffering good views. Glad I've finally got round to doing it.

Really scenic walk around the reservoir, the views of the vista's are lovely too

Love walking round here. Beautiful scenery. Can be challenging if not used to walking as it is quite hilly. One lap round is about 3 miles.

Beautiful place for a walk on a sunny day. Free car parking just round the corner from Scammonden Kennels and Caterry. Great place to take your family for a picnic, walk a dog or go for a run.

Amazing n breathtaking view, you will get to see the Motorway 🛣 M62 n astonishing view of the reservoir, all green on the other side, it’s not far from Huddersfield town.

Come here with my dog always forget to bring a sandwich 🥪 nice spot to have a picnic lol highly recommend very peaceful and grass is full of grass hoppers and beautiful wild flowers 🌺🌾

Great place for a walk with the kids and dog. They have just finished re surfacing the paths all way round too.

the sandy footpaths at around the reservoir are dry in all weathers. the parking is free. it is also a good location to start a hiking. there is tunnel under M62.

Lovely walk around the reservoir and on a Saturday morning i like to go through the tunnel the other side of the reservoir and go up the steps to try get fit nearly 500 steps in total and a loop back around to do it a few more times if your wanting to put yourself through more pain lol

Beautiful place with stunning views and long walk. Looks like a valley and hiking place

First time here. Parking easy; 1.5hr walk easily. We walked the viaduct/tunnel side and got lost finding the tunnel backwards! The far side opposite the car park is lovely around the church and far away from the motorway side. Been to a view reservoirs now in the area and although big and picturesque, there are much better locations.

Lovely place, easy walk, nice views.

A rarity going early morning midweek, but so refreshing, stopped at the planterman ornament for our usual hot chocolate n sandwich, not many people about, they must have been hiding in the trees because the top car park was very busy and the bottom one nearly full.

Lovely walk unfortunately cyclists spoil it by using the footpaths instead of route 68 inadequate signs have spoken to Yorkshire water several times always the same empty promises

Very empty, 1 October '22

Pleasant walk once you get away from the adjacent M62. One or two sculptures dotted about & often some sailing boats to watch. Ideal for exercise rather than flora and fauna. Gates locked & close at 6pm. One ice cream van at the car park. For food and drink drive on to Uppermill a few miles away - lovely pennine village with stunning views en route

Most beautiful place to hike, take your dogs and walk by the reservoir. The place is well maintained and there’s parking. Just be careful on the drive there as roads are narrow and people drive fast There’s also stones where you can sit and rest, and some benches to enjoy. Good workout!

Had a lovely walk round here. The car park is easy to get to if you drive and there are paths leading you everywhere. Lots of friendly people with their dogs about too. If you find the right areas you can get quite a few really nice views of the reservoir and there are quite a few places which are “off the beaten track” and are a bit quieter which I love. On the map it did say site of medieval village which got me quite excited. But I’m actual fact all I saw was a few old walls- not sure if I’m missing something though, but it would be nice to some more info on that. Overall though, would happily go back again!

Lovely place for a family walk. The full circuit is about 3 miles and it only has short slopes. Paths are generally well maintained and not muddy. Sculptures along the route to keep an eye out for. Plenty of free parking in the car parks.