Tittesworth Reservoir, reservoir in Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Tittesworth Reservoir is a large body of water near Leek in Staffordshire, England, sitting on the southern edge of the Peak District. Its shores are lined with a network of gravel paths and wooden boardwalks that loop around the water and through wooded sections.
The reservoir was built in 1858 to supply water to local mills and communities along the River Churnet. A local water board later took it over and expanded its role, turning it into a key storage site for the region's water supply.
The name Tittesworth comes from Old English and refers to the land of a man called Tyttel. Families come here to walk by the water, picnic on the grass, and let children play on the playgrounds near the visitor area.
The site is open daily from early morning, with later closing times during summer. The visitor center has a cafe, picnic tables, and public toilets, and the paths around the water are laid out to be easy to follow on foot or by wheelchair.
When the reservoir was filled, an old inn called Fountains was submerged beneath the rising water. Dedicated zones on the water now host activities like paddleboarding and kayaking, a side of the site that many visitors walking the shore do not expect to find.
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