Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ryburn Reservoir
In or near Ripponden.
Ryburn Reservoir — reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ryburn Reservoir, the nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the reservoir is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is HX6 4LE.
About
Ryburn Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Wakefield Corporation Water Works. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6652°, -1.9693°.
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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
Ryburn Reservoir is a supply reservoir operated by Yorkshire Water close to Ripponden in the Yorkshire Pennines, England. It lies in the valley of the River Ryburn and is the lower of two reservoirs built in the valley to supply Wakefield with water and was completed in 1933. The upper reservoir is Baitings Reservoir. Ryburn reservoir is the earlier of the two reservoirs. It lies just south of the A58 road and its concrete dam is situated in a deep part of the valley. Being surrounded by woods, it is a popular area for walkers just outside the settlements of Ripponden and Rishworth.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.6652, -1.9693
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Ripponden
- Postcode
- HX6 4LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7356557 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ryburn Reservoir (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Clough Side
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Baitings Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Rishworth
Villages · 1.4 km
Rishworth war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Ripponden
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Ripponden War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Elland Road Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Ripponden Old Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
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Old Bridge Inn
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ring of stones
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Dog Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Manshead End
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ryburn Reservoir?
- Ryburn Reservoir is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 4LE), in the parish of Ripponden.
- What is Ryburn Reservoir?
- Ryburn Reservoir — reservoir in West Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ryburn Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 4LE.
- Who runs Ryburn Reservoir?
- Ryburn Reservoir is operated by Wakefield Corporation Water Works.
- Is Ryburn Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Ryburn Reservoir is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ryburn Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes, Ryburn Reservoir is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ryburn Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 4LE.