Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Gailey Reservoirs
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Gailey Reservoirs — reservoirs in Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gailey Reservoirs, the nearest railway station is Penkridge, located 4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ST19 5PT, and entry to the reservoirs is free.
About
Gailey Reservoirs is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoirs in Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6904°, -2.0976°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gailey Reservoir is a pair of canal feeder reservoirs in South Staffordshire, separated by a dam, and owned by the Canal & River Trust. Gailey Upper Reservoir is to the east; Gailey Lower Reservoir to the west. A connected reservoir, Calf Heath Reservoir, stands a little further to the west, beyond the M6 motorway. Calf Heath Reservoir is also where Greensforge Sailing Club is located. Greensforge Sailing Club is one of the oldest sailing clubs in the Midlands. Gailey Reservoir is the site of a nature reserve, operated by the West Midland Bird Club. Entry is by permit only. There is a large heronry on the island on the lower part. The upper lake fishing is run by the Prince Albert Angling Society. The lower lake fishing is run by a syndicate called the Noddy boys. The reservoir is located at grid reference SJ935103.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6904, -2.0976
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Penkridge
- Postcode
- ST19 5PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5517184 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gailey Reservoirs (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gailey Upper Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 216496.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gailey Reservoirs?
- Gailey Reservoirs is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 5PT), in the parish of Penkridge.
- What is Gailey Reservoirs?
- Gailey Reservoirs — reservoirs in Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gailey Reservoirs?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 5PT.
- Is Gailey Reservoirs free to visit?
- Yes, Gailey Reservoirs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gailey Reservoirs?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 5PT.