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Southfield Reservoir

69 ha

📷 steven ruffles · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome69 ha

Getting here

53.66421, -1.01355

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lapwing and Canada Goose
  • 🐕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

2 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lapwing, Canada Goose, Grey Heron +56 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lapwing, Canada Goose, Grey Heron +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route224 m
Named routeRef 62Length 224 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route317 m
Named routeRef 62Length 317 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 62Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 62Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Southfield reservoir.

📷 steven ruffles · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Southfield reservoir.

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉SUGAR MILL PONDSNature reserve4.6 km→⛪Wesley PlaceReligious grounds3.1 km→⛪Priory Church of St LaurenceReligious grounds3.3 km→🌱Pollington Airfield Memorial GardenUrban park4.7 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds5 km→✦Warren Hall moated siteHistoric site1.9 km→

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