Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gouthwaite Reservoir
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Gouthwaite Reservoir — reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gouthwaite Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Bradford Corporation Water Works. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1142°, -1.7964°.
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Official information
Gouthwaite Reservoir is a large lowland lake located in North Yorkshire, England. It features a surface area of 126.2 hectares and is surrounded by a scenic perimeter of 7.9 kilometers, making it a great spot for outdoor activities and nature observation.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Gouthwaite Reservoir SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gouthwaite Reservoir is in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, England. It is one of many reservoirs in the area, others include Roundhill Reservoir and Angram Reservoir. Gouthwaite is a compensation reservoir for the River Nidd, i.e. it maintains the downstream flow of the river during periods of high and low rainfall.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The reservoir was constructed between 1893 and 1901. The Elizabethan manor house of Gouthwaite White Hall, the ancient home of the Yorke family, was submerged beneath its waters. Gouthwaite Hall was rebuilt beside the reservoir with materials from the old hall, and is now a Grade II listed building. The Hall is known in theatre history for performances by travelling players hosted by John Yorke at Christmas 1609 and Candlemas 1610, which were denounced by a neighbour Stephen Proctor. On 1 June 1978, a Royal Air Force Jet Provost aircraft crashed into the reservoir killing the pilot. His body and most of the aircraft were recovered in the following days.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.1142, -1.7964
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Stonebeck Down
- Postcode
- HG3 5AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- wikidata: Q5588487 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gouthwaite Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gouthwaite Reservoir.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gouthwaite Reservoir?
- Gouthwaite Reservoir is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 5AD), in the parish of Stonebeck Down.
- What is Gouthwaite Reservoir?
- Gouthwaite Reservoir — reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Gouthwaite Reservoir?
- Drivers can use postcode HG3 5AD.
- Who runs Gouthwaite Reservoir?
- Gouthwaite Reservoir is operated by Bradford Corporation Water Works.
- Is Gouthwaite Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Gouthwaite Reservoir is part of the East Nidderdale Moors (Flamstone Pin - High Ruckles) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gouthwaite Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Gouthwaite Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gouthwaite Reservoir?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 5AD. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.