Angram Reservoir

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Capacity of water 4,736tcm / 1,041 million gallons
Greatest depth of useable water 33.4m / 110ft
Completed 1919
Surface area 34 Hectares
Dam height 61m / 200ft

Angram Reservoir is the first of two reservoirs on the River Nidd in Upper Nidderdale, the other being Scar House Reservoir, Between them they attract around 150,000 visitors a year.

Nidderdale is recognised as an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty surrounded by wild, rugged and remote land with spectacular views.

Little and Great Whernside are the two summits on the ridge to the north and to the west of Angram Reservoir, they reach heights of 605 and 704 metres above sea level.

Angram and Scar House were built to supply water to the Bradford area of West Yorkshire. Water from here is transferred to Chellow Heights via the Nidd Aqueduct, which is a major engineering achievement as it doesn't involve any pumping.

[edit] Facilities

  • Car park
  • Toilets
  • 3 picinic areas
  • Wheelchair Access

[edit] Activities

  • Fishing - a private club Nidderdale
  • Angling club
  • Walking
  • Horse Riding