Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ponden Reservoir
In or near Haworth.
Ponden Reservoir — reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haworth · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ponden Reservoir, the nearest railway station is Haworth, located 4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is BD22 0HP. Entry to the reservoir is free.
About
Ponden Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Keighley Corporation Water Works. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.8300°, -2.0100°.
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Summary from the official site
Ponden Reservoir is a water body located in the UK, known for its ecological significance and biodiversity. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which is rich in wildlife and offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ponden Reservoir is an artificial upland lake in the Worth Valley, near Stanbury, West Yorkshire, England. Ponden was built as a compensation reservoir after the nearby Watersheddles Reservoir (upstream) was used to divert water away from the River Worth. Ponden was needed to regulate the flow of water down the river into the downstream mills in the valley. The reservoir is owned and managed by Yorkshire Water, and is used as a recreational waterbody by a sailing club.
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Background
History
Ponden Reservoir was completed in 1876 as a compensation reservoir on the River Worth in West Yorkshire. An estimate in 1853 accounted for 16 mills between the site of Ponden Reservoir and where the River Worth ended in Keighley. The tender for construction of Ponden (and Watersheddles) was awarded to Walker and Taylor of Crewe in June 1870. But the construction was beset by problems with the puddle trench (needed for the dam wall), being sunk to a depth of 67 ft before finding rock. Other issues with building the reservoir changed the original timeline from 1 year and nine months, to five years. By 1874, the height of the dam wall had been built to a height of 26 ft, and 222 men were…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.8300, -2.0100
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Haworth and Stanbury
- Postcode
- BD22 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Keighley and Ilkley
- Nearest railway station
- Haworth — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q98959115 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ponden Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ponden Reservoir?
- Ponden Reservoir is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD22 0HP), in the parish of Haworth and Stanbury.
- What is Ponden Reservoir?
- Ponden Reservoir — reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ponden Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Haworth, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD22 0HP.
- Who runs Ponden Reservoir?
- Ponden Reservoir is operated by Keighley Corporation Water Works.
- Is Ponden Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Ponden Reservoir is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ponden Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Ponden Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ponden Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Haworth, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD22 0HP.