At just under 9km, this is an easy hike with some slight incline. The route is mainly road based with a few grassy pathways.

A nice easy 9km hike around part of the reservoir and a gentle elevation of 163m.

Spectacular views from the top of Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire are worth the effort.

A short 1.5 hour hike around Grimswith Reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales.

This December I took a solo trip to visit the beautiful city of Glasgow.