Wild swimming spots · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sparth Reservoir
In or near Marsden.
Sparth Reservoir — a wild swimming in england yorkshire.

Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden · 1.0 km
About
Sparth Reservoir is a wild swimming located in england yorkshire, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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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.
Place summary
Sparth Reservoir is located in Yorkshire and offers opportunities for wild swimming. The reservoir is surrounded by natural scenery, providing a tranquil environment for visitors. This site is suitable for those seeking a refreshing swim in a rural setting. The area may attract outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the natural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6091, -1.9178
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 6NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w140502996 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sparth Reservoir?
- Sparth Reservoir is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 6NB), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Sparth Reservoir?
- Sparth Reservoir — a wild swimming in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Sparth Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7 6NB.
- Is Sparth Reservoir a protected site?
- Yes — Sparth Reservoir is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sparth Reservoir?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 6NB.