| Swinsty Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 Viewed from Fewston Dam in 2006 | |
  Swinsty Reservoir | |
| Location | North Yorkshire |
| Coordinates | 53°58′31″N 1°42′06″W / 53.9753°N 1.7017°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 63 ha (160 acres) |
Swinsty Reservoir is a reservoir in the Washburn valley north of Otley and west of Harrogate in Yorkshire, England. Construction began in 1871 and was completed in 1878. The capacity is about 866 million gallons, with a surface area of 63 hectares. It can be found from the A59 road.
The reservoir is below and directly adjoining Fewston Reservoir. The area around the reservoirs is popular with walkers.[1][2]
- ^ "Swinsty Reservoir Walking Routes". Visit Harrogate.
- ^ "Fewston & Swinsty". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.