Viewpoints · Yorkshire & the Humber
Chelker Reservoir
In or near Beamsley.
Chelker Reservoir is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chelker Reservoir is a named viewpoint in Yorkshire, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area BD23.
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Official information
Chelker Reservoir is an upland lake located in North Yorkshire, England. It features a surface area of 21.2 hectares and is surrounded by scenic landscapes, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities and nature observation.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chelker Reservoir is a man-made lake in North Yorkshire, England. It lies in the parish of Draughton, immediately north of the A65 road, between Skipton and the village of Addingham. It was put into service in 1866 and serves the Bradford area; it is currently owned by Yorkshire Water. The reservoir's main inflow is the River Wharfe.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.9553, -1.9303
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Draughton
- Postcode
- BD23 6DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n12736415291 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Chelker Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelker Reservoir?
- Chelker Reservoir is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 6DW), in the parish of Draughton.
- What is Chelker Reservoir?
- Chelker Reservoir is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chelker Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 6DW.
- Is Chelker Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Chelker Reservoir is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chelker Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Chelker Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chelker Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 6DW.