Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Ridgegate Reservoir
In or near Rainow.
Ridgegate Reservoir — reservoir in Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ridgegate Reservoir is a reservoir in the West Midlands, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Macclesfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area SK11.
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Place summary
Ridgegate Reservoir is a reservoir located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Sutton. It serves as a significant water supply source for the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2392, -2.0693
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Sutton
- Postcode
- SK11 0NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124021035 (CC0)
- commons: Ridgegate Reservoir, Macclesfield Forest 2016 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ridgegate Reservoir?
- Ridgegate Reservoir is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0NE), in the parish of Sutton.
- What is Ridgegate Reservoir?
- Ridgegate Reservoir — reservoir in Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ridgegate Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0NE.
- Is Ridgegate Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Ridgegate Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ridgegate Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0NE.