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Rhodeswood Resovoir

53 ha

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome53 ha

Getting here

53.48080, -1.92912

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bilberry, Lady-fern, Lemon-scented Fern +58 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bilberry, Lady-fern, Lemon-scented Fern +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bilberry, Hawthorn, Guelder-rose +6 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Trans Pennine Trail

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 36 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tameside Trail (East - Broadbottom to Mossley)Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Edale to Crowden)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Charlesworth alternative route)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans-Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTRegional cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Longdendale TrailCycling route
Named route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
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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
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View to Rhodeswood Reservoir

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View to Rhodeswood Reservoir

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Manor ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Manor ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Harehills ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱RoughfieldsUrban park2.8 km→🌱Bankswood ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Howard ParkUrban park3.7 km→

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