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Slipper Hill Reservoir

9 ha

📷 Chris Tomlinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

53.87421, -2.19151

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🚴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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Great Crested Grebe, Canada Goose +92 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Great Crested Grebe, Canada Goose +92 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Broad-bodied Chaser, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Broad-bodied Chaser, 7-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Pennine Cycleway

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Water Mint, Pink Masterwort, Corn Marigold +10 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Water Mint, Pink Masterwort, Corn Marigold +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 32 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pendle WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴

Cycling

55 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Route 68Cycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Pendle Water BridlewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route50 m
Named routeRef 68Length 50 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route207 m
Named routeLength 207 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
🚵

Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Slipper Hill Reservoir

📷 Chris Tomlinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Alkincoats ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱Letcliffe Country ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Barrowford ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Letcliffe ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Millenium GreenUrban park2.4 km→🌱Knotts Lane Community GardenUrban park2.7 km→

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