Lamaload Reservoir
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lamaload Reservoir is a reservoir near Rainow, Cheshire, England (grid reference SJ972750). It lies in the South West Peak within the Peak District National Park, to the west of the Goyt Valley, and is fed by the River Dean. The reservoir and associated water treatment works are owned by United Utilities. Completed in 1964, it serves Macclesfield, which lies to its west. At an elevation of 308 m, the reservoir is surrounded by moorland, broad-leaved woodland and plantations of larch and pine.
Among the most popular locations for tourists in the SW Peak, Lamaload is used for fishing and birdwatching, and also forms an important access point for walkers to the surrounding moorland. Shining Tor, the highest point in Cheshire, and Windgather Rocks lie within a few miles. Facilities include a car park, picnic tables and public toilets, although vandalism problems have sometimes necessitated their closure.
[edit] External links
- United Utilities
- Celebrating the Peak District Landscapes
- Walking Britain: Shining Tor & Windgather Rocks from Lamaload
