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Harden Reservoir

15 ha

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeCycling
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Getting here

53.52947, -1.77502

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Black-headed Gull
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Pennine Cycleway
  • 🐕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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher +89 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Pennine Cycleway

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rhododendron ponticum, Coltsfoot, Selfheal +11 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Rhododendron ponticum, Coltsfoot, Selfheal +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access; parking

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Stockport to Silkstone Common)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Old Salt RoadWalking route
Named 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
🚴

Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Longdendale TrailCycling route
Named route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route393 m
Named routeRef 68Length 393 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴

Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Harden Reservoir

📷 Graham Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Holmeside Memorial GardenUrban park4.7 km→🌱Hepworth Recreation GroundUrban park3.1 km→🌱Village ParkUrban park2 km→✦Maythorne CrossHistoric site4.7 km→

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