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Reservoirs & lochs · North West England

Kitcliffe Reservoir

In or near Calderbrook.

Oldham Corporation Water WorksFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Kitcliffe Reservoir — reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Kitcliffe Reservoir, reservoirs & lochs in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Littleborough · 4.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Kitcliffe Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Oldham Corporation Water Works. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6092°, -2.0617°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Kitcliffe Reservoir is a reservoir in Piethorne Valley in between Ogden and Piethorne Reservoirs in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, within Greater Manchester, England.

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Coordinates
53.6092, -2.0617
District
Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode
OL16 3TQ
Parliamentary constituency
Rochdale
Nearest railway station
Littleborough4.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kitcliffe Reservoir?
Kitcliffe Reservoir is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 3TQ), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
What is Kitcliffe Reservoir?
Kitcliffe Reservoir — reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK.
How do I get to Kitcliffe Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL16 3TQ.
Who runs Kitcliffe Reservoir?
Kitcliffe Reservoir is operated by Oldham Corporation Water Works.
Is Kitcliffe Reservoir a protected site?
Yes — Kitcliffe Reservoir is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Kitcliffe Reservoir free to visit?
Yes, Kitcliffe Reservoir is free to enter.
How do I get to Kitcliffe Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 3TQ.