Cogra Moss, reservoir in Cumbria, England, UK
Cogra Moss is a small reservoir in Cumbria, England, surrounded by forest on three sides and set at about 740 feet (225 m) elevation. The water was created around 1880 when a dam was built across Rakegill Beck, and today covers roughly 40 acres with an average depth of about 16 feet (5 m).
The reservoir was created in 1880 when a dam was built to store water for nearby communities. It was decommissioned as a water supply in 1975 and has since become mainly a recreational space for visitors.
The name Cogra Moss comes from Old English and refers to the wetland and boggy character of the area. Today locals and visitors use the water as a gathering place to fish and walk, connecting with the quieter rhythms of rural life in Cumbria.
A small parking area at Felldyke provides access to a well-maintained path about half a mile to the water's edge. The trail is flat and suitable for most visitors, and the site is open from dawn to dusk for a full range of outdoor experiences.
On clear days, the nearby Blake Fell offers views that stretch across to Scotland and even the Isle of Man, a surprising reach from this quiet water. This extended horizon transforms the seemingly local landscape into a vantage point with far-reaching perspectives.
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