Bosley Reservoir, Water reservoir in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
The reservoir covers 86 acres with high stone dam walls, collecting water from thirteen stream locations to feed the Macclesfield Canal system.
Constructed in 1827 following Thomas Telford's canal survey, the reservoir was built to supply water to the twelve Bosley locks of Macclesfield Canal.
Local angling clubs maintain fishing activities at the reservoir, while the surrounding paths attract nature observers and outdoor enthusiasts throughout seasons.
Visitors can access the reservoir via nearby parking areas, though the site offers limited facilities and maintains specific restrictions for water activities.
The reservoir contains an island that belonged to Yates Brothers Wine Lodges from 1920 to 1960, connected by a causeway built by fishing clubs.
GPS coordinates: 53.19139,-2.11806
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:29
Bosley Lock Flight
1.7 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley
625 m
Dane Aqueduct
1.7 km
Bridge Number 53
2 km
Bridge Number 55
1.8 km
Queen's Arms Inn
601 m
Lymford Bridge
1.4 km
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518
1.9 km
Bridge Number 54
1.9 km
Bosley Lock Number 5 and lock pound
1.8 km
Bosley Lock Number 9 and lock pound
1.5 km
Bosley Lock Number 8 and lock pound
1.6 km
Sundial and shaft south of nave in St Mary the Virgin churchyard
640 m
Bosley Lock Number 12 and lock pound
1.5 km
Bosley Lock Number 7 and lock pound
1.7 km
Bosley Lock Number 3 and lock pound
1.9 km
Bosley Lock Number 2 and lock pound
1.9 km
School and former Schoolmaster's House
510 m
Bosley Lock Number 11 and lock pound
1.5 km
Bosley Lock Number 4 and lock pound
1.9 km
Road Bridge opposite east end of Reservoir Dam
701 m
Bridge Number 56
1.6 km
Bosley Lock Number 6 and lock pound
1.7 km
Bosley Lock Number 1 and spillway
1.9 km
Bosley Lock Number 10 and lock pound
1.5 km
Valve House in Reservoir Dam
717 m
Milepost, London Road; S of Queen's Arms PH
638 m
Milepost, N of Greatoak Farm
1.5 kmReviews
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