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Dowry Reservoir

25 ha

📷 Mark · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeMountain bikes
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome25 ha

Getting here

53.59717, -2.02454

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Canada Goose and Jackdaw
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Great North Trail
  • 🐕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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Canada Goose, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Canada Goose, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Canada Goose, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Canada Goose, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mountain biking

Named MTB route nearby: Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access; parking

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Rochdale WayWalking route
Named routeRef RochRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 10Walking route18.2 km

GM Ringway Stage 10 - Newhey to Littleborough

Named routeLength 18.2 kmRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 11Walking route19.9 km

GM Ringway Stage 11 - Littleborough to Norden

Named routeLength 19.9 kmRegional walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
🚴

Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Delph Donkey LineCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Saddleworth LinearCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route43 m
Named routeRef 66Length 43 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route713 m
Named routeRef 66Length 713 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🚵

Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
🐴

Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Dowry Roadbridleway · 361 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 361 mPath type: bridleway
Rough Hey Lanebridleway · 987 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 987 mSurface mudPath type: track
Rapes Highwaybridleway · 954 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 954 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Low Water Dowry reservoir

📷 Mark · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Low Water Dowry reservoir

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