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Tophill Low Nature Reserve
A network of marshes, ponds, woodlands and grasslands result in an annual 160+ bird species, with over 60 readily visible even in mid winter
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Our fishing spots
Find information about our fisheries at Damflask and Washburn Valley
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Things to do near Harrogate
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Things to do near Leeds
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Things to do near Sheffield
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Our reservoirs
Fewston reservoir
Situated in the charming Washburn valley, sharing an embankment with Swinsty Reservoir, Fewston is popular with walkers and runners.
Langsett Reservoir
Langsett Reservoir sits at the north eastern edge of the Peak District National Park, less than 5 miles south west of Penistone.
Scammonden Reservoir
Don’t be put off by how close this reservoir is to the M62 reservoir, it is a still a haven of peace and tranquillity.
Scar House Reservoir
North of Pateley Bridge, deep in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is Scar House Reservoir sitting below Little Whernside.
Damflask Reservoir
Situated in the Loxley Valley, near the village of Low Bradfield, north-west of Sheffield
Swinsty Reservoir
Swinsty Reservoir can be found in the Washburn valley, less than 10 miles north of Otley and west of Harrogate
Digley Reservoir
Situated just within the Peak District National Park boundary, Digley Reservoir sits just below the petite Bilberry Reservoir.
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Our walks
Fewston Reservoir walk
A relatively gentle walk, this route encircles the beautiful Fewston Reservoir in the charming Washburn Valley.
Swinsty Reservoir walk
This route around Swinsty Reservoir nestles in the stunning Washburn Valley and provides breath-taking views across the water.
Scammonden Reservoir walk
Adjacent to the M62, this walk teeters around the edges of Scammonden Reservoir, taking in woodland and rough pastures.
Scar House Reservoir walk
Situated at the head of Nidderdale, this often wild yet beautiful area can be explored using this circular route around the water.
Digley Reservoir walk
Digley offers a varied walk alongside woods, through fields and the edge of the moor, with plenty of lovely scenery along the way.
Damflask Reservoir walk
3.5 mile route near the charming village of Low Bradfield, north-west of Sheffield.
Langsett Reservoir walk
This route meanders through woodland and across open moor providing spectacular views from higher ground.
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Langsett Reservoir

Covid-19 update

In accordance with government guidance, our recreational sites and car parks remain open during the national lockdown for people to exercise locally. We ask that you follow the latest guidance to help keep yourself, our key workers and others safe. In the current lockdown this includes:

Please do not travel to one of our sites if it isn’t local (which the government has defined as the village, town, or part of a city where you live).
Please only visit to exercise with your household, your support bubble, or to meet one other person.

If you do plan to visit, we continue to request that you are respectful of our sites, staff members, other visitors and local communities:

Please maintain social distancing throughout your visit.
Please follow any instructions on signage around the site.
Please follow designated paths. The paths are there to keep you and our key workers safe.
Make sure you take any litter home with you and do not light any BBQs or fires.
Please be mindful there are only 62 parking spaces at Langsett Barn car park and 24 at Langsett Flouch car park which will fill up quick most days.
If the car park is full, please do not park on verges or on the road as this causes traffic issues and can block important access for operational vehicles or the emergency services.

All of our toilet facilities are currently closed so please be mindful of this when visiting.

Langsett Reservoir sits at the north eastern edge of the Peak District National Park, less than 5 miles south west of Penistone. With a capacity of over 1,400 million gallons, it is the biggest supply reservoir in the Sheffield district and also has one of the largest earth embankments in the UK.

Not only is it important in providing a supply of water for Sheffield and Barnsley; it additionally offers fantastic recreation opportunities for visitors from the local area and beyond. Walking routes weave through majestic woodlands, offer stunning vistas across the water and boast breath-taking views from a higher vantage point on Midhope Moors. Bird watchers may spot interesting species including treecreepers, owls and woodpeckers. Cyclists and horse riders are also welcome to enjoy the area following the bridleway network.

You can use our free Langsett Barn car park (S36 4GY) just off the A616. Alternative parking is available at Langsett Flouch car park which is further west along the A616, approximately 250 metres before the Flouch roundabout. Please be aware that there is a height barrier at this car park.

From Penistone, follow the A638. After about 3 miles, the main road curves to the right; here turn left along Fullshaw Lane, which then becomes Gilbert Hill. You will meet the A616 after about a mile; turn right and look out for the entrance to Langsett Barn car park on your left after less than 100m.