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Reservoirs & lochs · London

Lonsdale Road Reservoir

In or near Tyburn.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Lonsdale Road Reservoir — reservoir in Barnes, London, England, UK.

Lonsdale Road Reservoir, reservoirs & lochs in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Barnes Bridge · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lonsdale Road Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Barnes, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4824°, -0.2473°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Lonsdale Road Reservoir (also the Leg of Mutton Reservoir or Leg o' Mutton Reservoir) is a disused reservoir in Barnes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It is an 8.2-hectare (20-acre) local nature reserve and Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1, owned and managed by Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council.

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Background

History

Prior to construction of the reservoir it was meadowland by the riverside, known as Westmead or Lotmead, as it was divided into 'lots' of land. It formed a parish exclave of Putney, surrounded by the parish of Barnes. It was also known as Putney detached. The land was purchased by the West Middlesex Waterworks Company and the reservoir was built in 1838. Putney became part of the County of London in 1889 which caused the detached part to become a county exclave surrounded by Surrey. The London Government Act 1899 made provision for this and Putney detached was transferred to the parish of Barnes on 1 April 1901. The reservoir was decommissioned in 1960. Developers proposed to build housing…

Visiting

There is a mile-long perimeter path round the reservoir, which can be accessed from the Thames Path, Ferry Lane and Lonsdale Road.

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Coordinates
51.4824, -0.2473
Parish
Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
Postcode
SW13 9AR
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond Park
Nearest railway station
Barnes Bridge1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lonsdale Road Reservoir?
Lonsdale Road Reservoir is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW13 9AR), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
What is Lonsdale Road Reservoir?
Lonsdale Road Reservoir — reservoir in Barnes, London, England, UK.
How do I get to Lonsdale Road Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Barnes Bridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW13 9AR.
Is Lonsdale Road Reservoir free to visit?
Yes, Lonsdale Road Reservoir is free to enter.
How do I get to Lonsdale Road Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Barnes Bridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW13 9AR.