Ward's Reservoir, lake in the United Kingdom
Ward's Reservoir is a small body of water situated in the West Pennine Moors near Belmont village in Lancashire. The water is only a few feet deep across most of the surface, but reaches approximately 80 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 150,000 cubic meters when full.
The reservoir was built in the early 1800s to supply water to the nearby Rycroft Works industrial site. In 1893, it was enlarged by Deacons company to provide water for Belmont Bleachworks, a textile processing factory.
Locals call this reservoir the Blue Lagoon, reflecting the bright blue color of the water. The site has shifted from its industrial past to become a place where people gather for peaceful walks and quiet moments in nature.
The site is accessible via simple country roads and footpaths that lead around the water and into the surrounding countryside. The gentle terrain and open space make it suitable for walks or outdoor recreation throughout the year.
The water displays a striking bright blue color in good light conditions, which inspired locals to call it the Blue Lagoon. This coloration results from the shallow, clear nature of the water combined with the surrounding landscape, giving the site a distinctive visual quality.
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