Reservoirs & lochs · South East England
Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley
In or near Ardingly.
Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Simon Carey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balcombe · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley is located in South-East England. This significant reservoir plays a key role in water supply and flood management for the surrounding area. The site is also known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0429, -0.0993
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Ardingly
- Postcode
- RH17 6SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- Balcombe — 3 km
Sources
- osm: node/6088782690 (ODbL)
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Stone Hall
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Ouse Valley Viaduct Viewpoint
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St Peter's Church, Ardingly
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Ouse Valley Viaduct
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Ardingly
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Ardingly Showground
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Wakehurst
Botanic gardens · 1.8 km

Balcombe Mill
Watermills · 2.3 km

Isla
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km

Borde Hill Garden
Botanic gardens · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley?
- Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17 6SQ), in the parish of Ardingly.
- What is Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley?
- Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17 6SQ.
- Is Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley a protected site?
- Yes — Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley free to visit?
- Yes, Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardingly Reservoir & Ouse Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17 6SQ.