Lamaload Reservoir is a reservoir near Rainow. It lies in the South West Peak within the Peak District National Park, to the west of the Goyt Valley, and is fed by the River Dean. It serves Macclesfield, which lies to its west. The reservoir and associated water treatment works are owned by United Utilities. There is a small car Read more…
Torside Reservoir is the largest man-made lake in Longdendale on the edge of the Peak District. It was constructed by John Frederick Bateman between April 1849 and July 1864 as part of the Longdendale chain to supply water from the River Etherow to the urban areas of Greater Manchester. The Manchester Corporation Waterworks Act 1847 gave permission for the Read more…
Errwood Reservoir is reservoir in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire. The reservoir was the second of two reservoirs built in the Goyt Valley, the other one being Fernilee Reservoir. It was constructed by the Stockport Water Corporation at a cost of £1.5 million, with work being completed Read more…
Ladybower Reservoir is surrounded by wonderful Dark Peak Countryside, Ladybower Reservoir was constructed in 1943 when the Ashopton and Woodland valleys were flooded. It was officially opened in 1945 by George VI and is a remarkable feat of engineering which continues the line of dams downstream from Howden and Derwent. Prior to the valley being flooded, the village of Read more…
Ogston Reservoir lies 2 miles southwest of Clay Cross. 208 acres of water can easily be watched from the road side and carparks with a public hide in the west bank carpark. The reservoir is surrounded by pastures and mixed woodland. It is bound by steep banks on the eastern side, the dam wall at the southeast end and Read more…
Linacre Reservoir – There are three reservoirs at Linacre, each one having their own unique atmosphere and features, a character of their own. Based just outside Chesterfield, they are a real little gem of a place and not many people know about them, making their secrets kept safe. But once they are discovered, you will return time and time again Read more…
Access to Church Wilne Reservoir is strictly by permit only from the Severn Trent Water Plc and is via a minor road between Sawley and Breeston. It is a deep, steep concrete banked reservoir with adjacent grassed banks and scrub. Read more…
Tittesworth Reservoir is North of Leek you will find Tittesworth reservoir along with the impressive Roaches hills. This reservoir supplies water to Leek and Stoke. There is a visitor centre which contains a gift shop, restaurant and there is also a nature trail around the reservoir, adventure playground, bird hides and a wonderful sensory garden. Walking at Tittesworth Reservoir Read more…
Carsington Water Reservoir is located near to Ashbourne, is the ninth largest reservoir in the country. Today it not only provides water but also a wonderful recreational facility for the local community and visitors to the Peak District to use and enjoy. Opened by the Queen in 1992, work commenced on the reservoir at Carsington Water in 1979 but Read more…
Staunton Harold Reservoir Staunton Harold is a 163-acre countryside space, while the reservoir itself is 210 acres. At this hidden gem you’ll discover wildflower meadows, woodland habitat, industrial archaeology and nature reserves, along with spectacular views across open water. Owned by Severn Trent and cared for in partnership with the National Trust, the reservoir at Staunton Harold has Read more…
