Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Longdendale Reservoirs
In or near Old Glossop.
Longdendale Reservoirs — a reservoir in england east midlands.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Station · 4.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British reservoir — artificial impoundment for water supply, hydro-power or flood management. Many are open for recreation.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Longdendale Reservoirs are a series of water bodies located in the East Midlands. They serve both as a water supply and a recreational area. The reservoirs are notable for their scenic landscapes and are popular for walking and wildlife observation. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment amidst the natural surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4833, -1.9000
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Charlesworth
- Postcode
- SK13 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Manor Station — 4.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643702 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Longdendale Reservoirs?
- Longdendale Reservoirs is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK13 1JF), in the parish of Charlesworth.
- What is Longdendale Reservoirs?
- Longdendale Reservoirs — a reservoir in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Longdendale Reservoirs?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK13 1JF.
- Is Longdendale Reservoirs a protected site?
- Yes — Longdendale Reservoirs is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Longdendale Reservoirs?
- The nearest railway station is Manor Station, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK13 1JF.