Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gorton Lower Reservoir
In or near Manchester.
Gorton Lower Reservoir — reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gorton · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gorton Lower Reservoir is a reservoir in the West Midlands, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Gorton and Denton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gorton, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area M18.
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Place summary
Gorton Lower Reservoir is a reservoir located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Manchester. It serves as a water supply and is part of the region's infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4610, -2.1580
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M18 7LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gorton and Denton
- Nearest railway station
- Gorton — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q118869001 (CC0)
- commons: Gorton Lower Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1333266.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gorton Lower Reservoir?
- Gorton Lower Reservoir is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M18 7LJ), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Gorton Lower Reservoir?
- Gorton Lower Reservoir — reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gorton Lower Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Gorton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode M18 7LJ.
- Is Gorton Lower Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Gorton Lower Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gorton Lower Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Gorton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M18 7LJ.