Edgbaston Reservoir

Edgbaston Reservoir is a water storage basin in Ladywood, Birmingham, bounded by a wide earth embankment. The water body holds significant capacity and serves multiple purposes including recreation and nature conservation.

The origins trace back to Thomas Telford, who enlarged the basin in the 1820s to supply the regional canal system. This expansion was a key infrastructure development for canal navigation in the area.

The site has long been a center for water activities and nature. Rowers, sailors, and cadet groups use the water regularly and shape daily life here.

The site has a loop path suitable for walking and jogging around the water. Most access points are easily reached and the area welcomes visitors throughout the day.

The basin serves a dual role as a historic water feeder for the canal network and simultaneously as a designated nature reserve. Rare species including newts and several bat types have made their home here.

Location: Birmingham

Elevation above the sea: 151 m

GPS coordinates: 52.47976,-1.93709

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56