Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Pitsford Water
In or near Brixworth.
Pitsford Water — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pitsford Water, the nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, located 4.7 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is NN6 9AN.
About
Pitsford Water is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3181°, -0.8667°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pitsford Reservoir SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Pitsford Water or Pitsford Reservoir is a 413 hectare reservoir and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Brixworth in Northamptonshire. It is owned by Anglian Water, which manages it as a water park for walking, cycling, fishing, sailing and birdwatching. An area of 181 hectares north of the causeway which divides the reservoir is the Pitsford Water Nature Reserve, which is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
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Background
History
The reservoir was built in 1956 to supply the town of Northampton, which is about 6 mi to the south. Holcot bridge was submerged when it filled and was replaced by a causeway 0.25 mi further south. The water is the 34th largest in England and Wales, with a surface area of 2.85 mi2. Among artificial lakes, however, it is the fourth-largest in the United Kingdom. The reservoir is near the village of Pitsford, from which it is named. It is also close to Brixworth village and Brixworth Country Park, with Holcot on its eastern side.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3181, -0.8667
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Pitsford
- Postcode
- NN6 9AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7333338 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pitsford Water (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pitsford Water.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pitsford Water?
- Pitsford Water is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6 9AN), in the parish of Pitsford.
- What is Pitsford Water?
- Pitsford Water — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pitsford Water?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6 9AN.
- Who runs Pitsford Water?
- Pitsford Water is operated by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
- Is Pitsford Water a protected site?
- Yes — Pitsford Water is part of the Pitsford Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pitsford Water free to visit?
- Yes, Pitsford Water is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pitsford Water?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6 9AN.
- Are dogs allowed at Pitsford Water?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.