Getting here
54.30081, -0.64912
Best for
8 activitiesWaterside walks
Varies75%parking, toilets; Reservoir — waterside public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Family friendly
Free74%toilets
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Heritage
Free68%Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Easy access
Varies67%parking, toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 kmWalking
9
4 named nearby · 5 public paths
Mountain biking
5
5 named nearby
Named routes and paths nearby
About this reservoir
Staindale Lake is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Parking
Bridestones Car Park · Free · 136m
Toilets
222m away
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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