Covenham Reservoir, reservoir in Lincolnshire
Covenham Reservoir is a large water storage facility in Lincolnshire, England, constructed between 1963 and 1978 to cover approximately 200 acres. The structure features high concrete embankments rising about 20 meters above surrounding marshland, with a walking path along the top that allows visitors to circulate the perimeter.
The reservoir was built between 1963 and 1978 by W. & C. French and officially opened in 1972 by Princess Alexandra. Though initially controversial because it was constructed on prime agricultural land, it became essential to the region's water management system.
The walking path around the reservoir spans approximately 3.7 kilometers and can be explored in sections or completed in about two hours depending on your pace. Parking is available on the north side and is open around the clock, though there are no restrooms or cafes at the site itself. The nearest pub is The Cross Keys in Fulstow, a few kilometers away.
The site has attracted over 200 bird species since opening and is valued by birdwatchers for hosting rare visitors such as American Wigeons and Red-breasted Geese recorded in 1974. Unusual sightings have included a Gull-billed Tern that stayed for four weeks in 1972 and Ortolan Buntings, which remain the only records for the county.
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