Anglezarke Reservoir, lake in the United Kingdom
Anglezarke Reservoir is a drinking water reservoir in Lancashire, set among moorland, fields, and patches of woodland on the edge of the West Pennine Moors. It is one of several reservoirs in the area and is surrounded by a network of paths that follow the shoreline and cross the surrounding land.
The reservoir was built in the 19th century by Liverpool Corporation to supply drinking water to the growing city. It formed part of a connected system of water bodies that expanded gradually across the surrounding area.
The reservoir is a popular spot for walkers from the nearby towns, who use the paths around the water as part of longer routes through the moorland. On weekends, families and dog walkers stop along the shore, making it a well-used part of everyday local life.
A car park near Moor Road is the most common starting point, and the paths around the water are easy to follow without any special preparation. Footwear with a good grip is worth wearing, as some sections can get muddy after wet weather.
The smaller High Bullough Reservoir nearby was built before Anglezarke and was originally intended to supply the town of Chorley rather than Liverpool. It is now part of the same water network but receives far fewer visitors and often goes unnoticed even by regular walkers in the area.
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