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Agden Reservoir

70 ha

📷 Stan Atkinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome70 ha

Getting here

53.42905, -1.61091

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CampsiteParking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Robin, Woodpigeon +75 more · last seen 2026; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Lapwing, Robin, Woodpigeon +75 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Roesel's Bush-cricket, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Common Darter +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Navelwort, Bilberry, Harebell +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access; parking

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 42 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 9Walking route14.5 km
Named routeLength 14.5 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
Plumpton Lanepublic footpath · 352 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 352 mPath type: track
The Sandspublic footpath · 100 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 100 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
Kirk Bridgepublic footpath · 7 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 7 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sheffield Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 627Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km
Named routeRef 627Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Agden Reservoir

📷 Stan Atkinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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💧Agden ReservoirReservoir0 m→✦Cowell Flat prehistoric field system, 350m south east of Mortimer HouseHistoric site1.9 km→💧Dale Dike ReservoirReservoir2.3 km→💧Dale Dike ReservoirReservoir2.3 km→💧Damflask ReservoirReservoir2.4 km→💧Damflask ReservoirReservoir2.4 km→