Turton and Entwistle Reservoir, lake in the United Kingdom
Turton and Entwistle Reservoir is a man-made body of water near Edgeworth in North Turton, Lancashire. The water is wide and calm, with a flat circular path running about 4 kilometres around the shoreline that takes roughly an hour to walk at a gentle pace.
The reservoir was built in 1832, and its dam was the tallest in Great Britain when completed. It has supplied drinking water to nearby towns for over 190 years and remains an essential part of the local water system.
The name joins two villages, Turton and Entwistle, that share this water source. Today, you can see locals use the trails regularly for walking, dog-walking, and watching birds, making it a familiar meeting place for the community.
The main car park is on Batridge Road and offers free parking, though it fills early on busy days. If full, roadside parking is available nearby, and Entwistle Train Station is about a 10-minute walk away if you prefer not to drive.
A steel heron sculpture called 'The Wader' stands near the shoreline, a subtle artwork that many visitors overlook when passing by. It serves as a good photo spot and adds a touch of charm to the natural setting.
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