Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.994, -1.722 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 18 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01943 (Guiseley) |
Fewston is a small rural civil parish in the Washburn Valley of North Yorkshire, within the Borough of Harrogate and to the north‑west of Leeds. It consists of scattered farms and hamlets set among rolling moorland and pockets of deciduous woodland rather than a single large village, giving it a sparsely populated, quietly agricultural character.
The landscape is dominated by the nearby reservoirs - notably Fewston Reservoir and Swinsty Reservoir - built in the 19th century to serve growing towns and now valued for both water supply and outdoor recreation. The valley attracts walkers, birdwatchers and anglers, footpaths link into the wider countryside, and the local economy mixes farming, rural tourism and a number of commuter households, creating a small, close‑knit community with several historic buildings and estate connections.
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