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Wayoh Reservoir

197 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome197 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Wren
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Batridge Barn 142m away — 8 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Wren, Black-headed Gull +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Wren, Black-headed Gull +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Cross-leaved Heath, Cranberry, Bilberry +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Warpers Trail - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tacklers Trail - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Full walk - Witton Weavers WayWalking route
Named route
Rossendale WayWalking route

A high-level route around Bacup, Rawtenstall, Haslingden and Whitworth in the Rossendale Valley, crossing the open moors and farmland of the South Pennines which roughly follows the Rossendale Borough boundary.

Named routeRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 13Walking route18 km

GM Ringway Stage 13 - Bury to Bromley Cross

Named routeLength 18 kmRegional walking route
Edge Lanepublic footpath · 710 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 710 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Overshores Roadpublic footpath · 360 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 360 mSurface gravelPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
Kirklees TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route501 m
Named routeRef 6Length 501 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route264 m
Named routeRef 6Length 264 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route12 m
Named routeRef 6Length 12 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Batridge Roadbridleway · 83 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 83 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Batridge Roadbridleway · 65 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 65 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Batridge Roadbridleway · 148 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 148 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Batridge Roadbridleway · 18 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 18 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Batridge Roadbridleway · 162 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 162 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

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