Errwood Reservoir, reservoir in the United Kingdom
Errwood Reservoir is a large body of water in Derbyshire completed in 1967 to store water for local towns and supply. The facility consists of sturdy dams and walls holding back the water, surrounded by forests and fields that grow close to the shoreline and create a contained landscape.
The reservoir was constructed by the company Lehane Mackenzie and Shand as part of a broader strategy to improve water supply in the region. Its creation required the removal of existing farms and houses to make room for the water catchment area.
The reservoir sits within Goyt Valley, an area shaped by farming traditions and rural heritage that visitors can see in old stone walls and scattered farm buildings. The landscape tells the story of how people have lived and worked here for generations, blending their efforts with the natural surroundings.
The best way to reach the site is by car, with free parking available at several locations including the street car park. It is wise to arrive early or visit in the late afternoon when fewer people are around.
When water levels drop after dry periods, parts of the old landscape buried beneath the surface reappear, offering visitors unexpected glimpses of how the valley looked before flooding. These discoveries reveal traces of the past in an unusual way.
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