Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Olton Reservoir
In or near Bickenhill.
Olton Reservoir — reservoir in West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Olton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Olton Reservoir, the nearest railway station is Olton, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is B92 7BZ, and entry to the reservoir is free.
About
Olton Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4313°, -1.8043°.
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Official information
Olton Mere is a sailing club located in Solihull, offering training and racing opportunities for dinghy sailing across 39 acres of water. The club also features a social aspect with a bar and events, and the grounds provide scenic walks through nature, classified as a site of special scientific interest.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Olton Reservoir or Olton Mere (grid reference SP134815) is a canal feeder reservoir in the Olton district of Solihull, West Midlands, England. The reservoir, constructed in 1799 to supply the Grand Union Canal, was formed from marshland fed by Folly Brook. It was designed to hold 150 locks full of water, but this was not achieved until it was extended in 1834. It is the largest of the few areas of open water in Solihull and supports numerous waterfowl. The lake and its surroundings are privately owned by the Canal and River Trust and are leased to Olton Mere Sailing Club. The sailing club is run by a board of trustees.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4313, -1.8043
- District
- Solihull
- Parish
- Solihull, unparished area
- Postcode
- B92 7BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Solihull West and Shirley
- Phone
- 0121 706 2114
- Nearest railway station
- Olton — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.oltonmere.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7088771 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Olton Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olton Reservoir?
- Olton Reservoir is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B92 7BZ), in the parish of Solihull, unparished area.
- What is Olton Reservoir?
- Olton Reservoir — reservoir in West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Olton Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Olton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode B92 7BZ.
- Is Olton Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Olton Reservoir is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Olton Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Olton Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Olton Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Olton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B92 7BZ.