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Digley Reservoir

29 ha

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

53.55982, -1.83847

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Lapwing +101 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Lapwing +101 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Scaly Male-fern, Heath Bedstraw, Marsh Thistle +29 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Scaly Male-fern, Heath Bedstraw, Marsh Thistle +29 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +22 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Small Tortoiseshell +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Rowan, Bilberry, Common Bistort +1 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Stockport to Silkstone Common)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 7Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 6Walking route13.7 km
Named routeLength 13.7 kmRegional walking route
Rye Close Lanepublic footpath · 443 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 443 mPath type: track
Hoowood Lanepublic footpath · 525 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 525 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Gibriding Lanepublic footpath · 149 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 149 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route393 m
Named routeRef 68Length 393 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route161 m
Named routeRef 68Length 161 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route809 m
Named routeRef 68Length 809 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
White Walls Lanebridleway · 584 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 584 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Digley Reservoir

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Victoria ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Holmeside Memorial GardenUrban park3.8 km→🌱Sands Recreation GroundUrban park4.2 km→🌱Wooldale Recreation GroundUrban park4.9 km→🌱Meltham Hall ParkUrban park3.8 km→

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