Reservoirs & lochs · East of England
Reservoir
In or near Pegsdon.
Reservoir — a reservoir in england london.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington · 7.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British reservoir — artificial impoundment for water supply, hydro-power or flood management. Many are open for recreation.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Reservoir is located in London. It serves as a vital water supply and plays a key role in the city's infrastructure. Visitors can expect a large body of water surrounded by landscaped areas, suitable for leisurely walks and observing local wildlife. The site is primarily functional, providing essential services to the capital while also offering a tranquil environment for those in the vicinity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9592, -0.3889
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Hexton
- Postcode
- SG5 3JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Harlington — 7.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6948278 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hexton
Villages · 0.2 km
Hexton Chalk Pits
Forests & woodlands · 0.3 km
Butts Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.3 km
Lion Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Bonfirehill Knoll
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Church Hole
Gorges · 0.7 km
The Meg
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Gravel Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Clark's Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Barton Gravel Pit
Wildlife reserves · 1.0 km
Cank Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Devil's Ditch
Gorges · 1.1 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Hexton Chalk Pits
Hexton Chalk Pits is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · East of England
Bonfirehill Knoll
Bonfirehill Knoll — a hill or mountain in england london.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Reservoir
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Offley Place Country House Hotel
Offley Place Country House Hotel — a hotel in england london.
📷 3Hotels · East of England
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North
Hilton Garden Inn Luton North — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Spark by Hilton Luton
Spark by Hilton Luton — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Spark by Hilton.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Red Lion hotel
The Red Lion hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Lilley Arms Public House
Lilley Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Green Man Public House
The Green Man Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Bull Public House
The Bull Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Old Moat House
Old Moat House — a restaurant in england london. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Sun Public House
The Old Sun Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Highlander Public House
The Highlander Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · East of England
Queen Mother Reservoir
Queen Mother Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · East of England
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors' Centre
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors' Centre — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · East of England
Sibson Lake
Sibson Lake — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reservoir?
- Reservoir is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3JR), in the parish of Hexton.
- What is Reservoir?
- Reservoir — a reservoir in england london.
- How do I get to Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3JR.
- Is Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Reservoir is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Harlington, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3JR.