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Readycon Dean Reservoir

17 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
  • 🚴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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Twite, Canada Goose, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Twite, Canada Goose, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hare's-tail Cottongrass, Foxglove, Marsh Thistle +25 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hare's-tail Cottongrass, Foxglove, Marsh Thistle +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Meadow Brown, Small Tortoiseshell +20 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Green-veined White, Meadow Brown, Small Tortoiseshell +20 more · last seen 2024

Free

Mountain biking

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

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 66Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route27 m
Named routeRef 66Length 27 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route129 m
Named routeRef 66Length 129 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route50 m
Named routeRef 66Length 50 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

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Rapes Highwaybridleway · 954 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 954 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Rapes Highwaybridleway · 673 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 673 mPath type: bridleway

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