Reservoirs & lochs · North West England
Calf Hey Reservoir
In or near Holcombe.
Calf Hey Reservoir — reservoir in Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Irwell Vale · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Calf Hey Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Bury & District Joint Water Board. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6975°, -2.3758°.
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Official information
Calf Hey Reservoir, opened in 1860, is part of the historical development of water supply in Haslingden Grane. The area reflects the community's past, including the impact of pollution concerns and the eventual abandonment of local farms. Today, it serves as a reminder of the village's heritage and the connections of former residents.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Calf Hey Reservoir is a reservoir in Haslingden Grane, close to the town of Haslingden, in the Borough of Rossendale, England. It was the first of three reservoirs in the valley, the others being Ogden Reservoir and Holden Wood Reservoir. Not to be confused with the upper of the two Ogden Reservoirs 11 miles to the north, near Nelson.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.6975, -2.3758
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB4 4AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hyndburn
- Nearest railway station
- Irwell Vale — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.abandonedcommunities.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5019564 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Calf Hey Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Calf Hey Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 218050.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calf Hey Reservoir?
- Calf Hey Reservoir is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB4 4AU), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- What is Calf Hey Reservoir?
- Calf Hey Reservoir — reservoir in Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Calf Hey Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Irwell Vale, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB4 4AU.
- Who runs Calf Hey Reservoir?
- Calf Hey Reservoir is operated by Bury & District Joint Water Board.
- Is Calf Hey Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Calf Hey Reservoir is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Calf Hey Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Calf Hey Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calf Hey Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Irwell Vale, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB4 4AU.