Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Belvide Reservoir
In or near Donington.
Belvide Reservoir — Canal feeder reservoir and nature reserve in south Staffordshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Belvide Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Canal feeder reservoir and nature reserve in south Staffordshire, England.". Coordinates: 52.6860°, -2.1930°.
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Official information
Belvide Reservoir is a historic birding site known for its diverse bird life and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area features various habitats, including woodland and reed-beds, attracting a rich variety of bird species throughout the year. Access is restricted to members of the West Midland Bird Club, with organized group visits available by prior arrangement.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Belvide Reservoir SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Belvide Reservoir is a reservoir in South Staffordshire, England. It was built in 1833 to supply the Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal, and has been managed as a nature reserve since 1977. It has been used to study the effect of water level changes on bird populations.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6860, -2.1930
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Brewood and Coven
- Postcode
- ST19 9LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge — 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.westmidlandbirdclub.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4884890 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Belvide Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Belvide-gazebo.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belvide Reservoir?
- Belvide Reservoir is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 9LX), in the parish of Brewood and Coven.
- What is Belvide Reservoir?
- Belvide Reservoir — Canal feeder reservoir and nature reserve in south Staffordshire, England.
- How do I get to Belvide Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 9LX.
- Is Belvide Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Belvide Reservoir is part of the Belvide Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Belvide Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Belvide Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belvide Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 9LX.