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Widdop Reservoir

62 ha

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsFungi
Free entryDogs welcome62 ha

Getting here

53.79218, -2.10585

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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
  • 🍄Mushroom 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· Free

Best for

4 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Kestrel, Red Grouse (scotica) +90 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Kestrel, Red Grouse (scotica) +90 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Heath Waxcap, Parrot Waxcap, Beige Coral +38 more · last seen 2024; Fungi — Heath Waxcap, Parrot Waxcap, Beige Coral +38 more · last seen 2024

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Fir Clubmoss, Blunt-leaved Bog-moss, Red-stemmed Feather-moss +9 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Fir Clubmoss, Blunt-leaved Bog-moss, Red-stemmed Feather-moss +9 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mary Towneley LoopWalking route

Forms part of Pennine Bridleway National Trail

Named routeRegional walking route
Crags Walk, Hardcastle CragsWalking route1.3 km
Named routeLength 1.3 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Bronte WayWalking route71 km
Named routeLength 71 kmRegional walking route
Calder Aire LinkWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Pennine Way (Calder Valley to Ickornshaw)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

10 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
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Route 68Cycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route10.7 km
Named routeRef 68Length 10.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 68Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Calder Aire LinkMountain bike route
Named route
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Named routeLength 172.2 km
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Widdop Reservoir

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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