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Reservoirs & lochs · North West England

High Newton Upper Reservoir

High Newton Upper Reservoir — reservoir in Cumbria, England, UK.

High Newton Upper Reservoir

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Lakeside · 3.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

High Newton Upper Reservoir is a reservoir in North-West England, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area LA11.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Coordinates
54.2508, -2.9233
Parish
Staveley-in-Cartmel
Postcode
LA11 6JD
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Lakeside3.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is High Newton Upper Reservoir?
High Newton Upper Reservoir is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 6JD), in the parish of Staveley-in-Cartmel.
Is High Newton Upper Reservoir a protected site?
Yes — High Newton Upper Reservoir is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to High Newton Upper Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 6JD.