Reservoirs & lochs · London
High Maynard Reservoir
In or near City of London.
High Maynard Reservoir — reservoir in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blackhorse Road · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
High Maynard Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5889°, -0.0466°.
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Official information
Walthamstow Wetlands is a significant nature reserve and operational reservoir site covering 160 hectares. It serves as a habitat for diverse wildlife, including various bird species, and offers visitors the chance to explore its unique landscapes and enjoy nature.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Walthamstow Reservoirs SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Lee Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
High Maynard Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The storage reservoir is one of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London.
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Background
History
In 1852, the East London Waterworks Company was granted permission to develop land at Walthamstow for reservoirs and by 1863, the first stage of the reservoirs development was completed with the construction of Reservoir Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Construction of the High Maynard reservoir was completed in 1870 by the East London Waterworks Company on former marshland and is now owned and managed by Thames Water.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5889, -0.0466
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E17 6FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Phone
- 0203 989 7448
- Nearest railway station
- Blackhorse Road — 0.4 km
- Opening
- October - March: 9.30am - 4pm; April - September: 9.30am - 5pm
- Official site
- www.wildlondon.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5755927 (CC0)
- wikipedia: High Maynard Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: High Maynard Reservoir, London - 2023-05-01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Maynard Reservoir?
- High Maynard Reservoir is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E17 6FE), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is High Maynard Reservoir?
- High Maynard Reservoir — reservoir in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to High Maynard Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Blackhorse Road, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E17 6FE.
- Is High Maynard Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — High Maynard Reservoir is part of the Walthamstow Reservoirs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee Valley Ramsar wetland.
- Is High Maynard Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, High Maynard Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Maynard Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Blackhorse Road, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E17 6FE.