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Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber

March Ghyll Reservoir

March Ghyll Reservoir — reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK.

March Ghyll Reservoir

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Ilkley · 3.5 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

March Ghyll Reservoir is a reservoir in Yorkshire, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 3.5 km away. Postcode area LS29.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Coordinates
53.9560, -1.8150
Parish
Middleton
Postcode
LS29 0DW
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Ilkley3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is March Ghyll Reservoir?
March Ghyll Reservoir is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS29 0DW), in the parish of Middleton.
Is March Ghyll Reservoir a protected site?
Yes — March Ghyll Reservoir is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to March Ghyll Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Ilkley, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS29 0DW.