Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Chelker Reservoir
In or near Beamsley.
Chelker Reservoir — reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chelker Reservoir, the nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, located 1.8 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is LS29 0JU.
About
Chelker Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 21 km². Managed by Bradford Corporation Water Works. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.9600°, -1.9151°.
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Summary from the official site
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.
Read more on the official property page.
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.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9600, -1.9151
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Draughton
- Postcode
- LS29 0JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton Abbey — 1.8 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5089899 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chelker Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chelker Reservoir and Wind Farm - geograph.org.uk - 35064.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelker Reservoir?
- Chelker Reservoir is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 0JU), in the parish of Draughton.
- What is Chelker Reservoir?
- Chelker Reservoir — reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chelker Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton Abbey, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS29 0JU.
- Who runs Chelker Reservoir?
- Chelker Reservoir is operated by Bradford Corporation Water Works.
- 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 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 0JU.