Fewston

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Fewston

Fewston is a civil parish located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the beautiful Nidderdale valley, approximately 10 miles north of Harrogate and 15 miles west of Leeds. The parish covers an area of about 4 square miles and has a population of around 400.

The village of Fewston is a charming and picturesque settlement, known for its tranquil and scenic surroundings. It is nestled between the stunning Fewston Reservoir and Swinsty Reservoir, which are popular spots for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing. The reservoirs also serve as important water sources for the region.

Fewston is home to the Grade I listed St. Michael and St. Lawrence Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features impressive stained glass windows and a beautifully preserved interior. Another notable landmark is Fewston Hall, a historic building that has been converted into luxury holiday accommodation.

The parish is primarily rural, with a mix of farmland and woodland. It offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales. The area is known for its diverse wildlife, with sightings of deer, birds of prey, and other species common in the region.

Fewston benefits from a peaceful and close-knit community, with a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. The parish is well-connected, with good road links to nearby towns and cities, making it an attractive location for those seeking a countryside lifestyle within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Fewston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.996611/-1.722034 or Grid Reference SE1855. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fewston Reservoir

Martin Norman

Swinsty Reservoir

The car park and picnic area at Swinsty Reservoir, there are toilet facilities and good views over the lake.

Mick Melvin

Fewston Reservoir Wharfedale

Taken looking North east from Fewston Embankment.

Mick Melvin

Blubberhouses

Early Sunday morning at Blubberhouses Cricket club, locals prepare for a Duck race and Country fair in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association

Mick Melvin

Fewston

One of the Washburn reservoirs, with the church viewable in the background. The A59 runs along the treeline on the right hand side.

DS Pugh

Fewston Church

Dedicated to St Michael and St Lawrence

Malcolm Street

Prospect House

Farm and Farmland

Malcolm Street

Roman Road

This part of the A59 is noted on the maps as a Roman Road. I hope they had good brakes on their chariots and strong horses! Drive it in a car and it's like the dips on a rollercoaster.

Malcolm Street

Fewston Cemetery

Opened in 1911. When the burials ceased in the churchyard they opened up a new cemetery here, but it's about 2 miles by road from the village and church at SE194541.

HMS Forest Moor

Plane Trees Farm

Slow Road

Road Junction outside HMS Forest Moor

Malcolm Street

Stony Land

On Delves Ridge.

Malcolm Street

Fewston Reservoir

On a dull December afternoon: a brisk wind was breaking up the surface of the water. This reservoir is fed by the River Washburn, a tributary of the River Wharfe. Completed in 1879 it has a capacity of 846 million gallons. It is one of the major network of reservoirs owned by Yorkshire Water in the Skipton area. See Link

for a list.

Kate Jewell

Swinsty Reservoir from Fewston Embankment

The out fall from Fewston Reservoir feeds immediately into Swinsty Reservoir. The grass bank and the trees in the foreground are in SE1854, the island at the centre of the photograph and the far bank are in SE1954

Kate Jewell

Looking East from Shepherd Hill

These fields now cover the course of a Roman Road which traversed the Washburn Valley. Fewston Reservoir (SE1754) is seen in the distance. The moles seem to prefer the field to the south of the wall!

Derek Parkinson