Reservoirs & lochs · London
Low Maynard Reservoir
In or near City of London.
Low 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 · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Low 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: 51.5885°, -0.0498°.
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Official information
Walthamstow Wetlands is a significant nature reserve and operational reservoir covering 160 hectares. It serves as a habitat for diverse wildlife, including various bird species, and offers visitors opportunities for exploration and connection with 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
Low Maynard Reservoir is located in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The storage reservoir is part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain and supplies drinking water to London.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Construction of the reservoir was completed in 1870 by the East London Waterworks Company on former marshland. It is now owned and managed by Thames Water.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5885, -0.0498
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- N17 9NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Phone
- 0203 989 7448
- Nearest railway station
- Blackhorse Road — 0.6 km
- Opening
- October - March: 9.30am - 4pm; April - September: 9.30am - 5pm
- Official site
- www.wildlondon.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6692917 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Low Maynard Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Low Maynard Reservoir.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Low Maynard Reservoir?
- Low Maynard Reservoir is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N17 9NG), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is Low Maynard Reservoir?
- Low Maynard Reservoir — reservoir in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Low Maynard Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Blackhorse Road, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode N17 9NG.
- Is Low Maynard Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Low Maynard Reservoir is part of the Walthamstow Reservoirs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee Valley Ramsar wetland.
- Is Low Maynard Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Low Maynard Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Low Maynard Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Blackhorse Road, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N17 9NG.