Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir
In or near Marsden.
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir — reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Huddersfield Corporation Water Works. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6110°, -1.8530°.
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Official information
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is a scenic area located near Huddersfield, offering a peaceful environment for wildlife and birdwatching. Visitors can enjoy a short walking route through tranquil woodlands with beautiful views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is a freshwater supply reservoir located on moorland 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The reservoir lies at an altitude of 253 metres (830 ft) above sea level, and is fed by catchwaters dug into the moorland to the south-west of the reservoir. It was built in the 1870s, and is now owned by Yorkshire Water.
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Background
History
The reservoir is 4 mi south-west of Huddersfield, and lies at an altitude of 253 m, draining an area of 130 ha, with water being fed into the reservoir by catchwaters cut into the moorland. The reservoir contains 2,962,139 m3 of water, covers an area of 38 ha, and has an average depth of 7.8 m. The name is first recorded on Ordnance Survey maps in the early 19th century, deriving from Old Norse blæc mōr fōt. The reservoir was approved under the Huddersfield Water Act 1869 (32 & 33 Vict. c. cx) although it lists the reservoir as Black Moor Foot. As built, the reservoir infrastructure also included 5.5 mi of conduits (catchwaters) across the moorland carrying water into the reservoir. This…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.6110, -1.8530
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 5PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.yorkshirewater.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661244 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blackmoorfoot Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackmoorfoot Reservoir?
- Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 5PZ), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Blackmoorfoot Reservoir?
- Blackmoorfoot Reservoir — reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Blackmoorfoot Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7 5PZ.
- Who runs Blackmoorfoot Reservoir?
- Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is operated by Huddersfield Corporation Water Works.
- Is Blackmoorfoot Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blackmoorfoot Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Blackmoorfoot Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackmoorfoot Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 5PZ.