Warley Moor Reservoir, reservoir in West Yorkshire, England
Warley Moor Reservoir is a large body of water in West Yorkshire situated at about 400 meters elevation on Oxenhope Moor. The dam stretches about 900 meters with a walking path along its top offering views across the valley and surrounding moorlands.
Construction began in 1864 when Halifax Mayor William Holdsworth made the first cut with a silver spade in a ceremonial ground-breaking. Engineer John Frederick La Trobe Bateman oversaw the project, which finished in 1872 and has supplied water to the region ever since.
The name comes from the moorland where it sits. Sailing boats appear on calm days as the Halifax Sailing Club uses the water regularly, making this an active part of local recreation and community life.
The site is easily accessible by road with marked walking paths along the dam and around the water. Visitors should bring their own food and water as there are no large shops nearby.
The reservoir appeared in the TV show Happy Valley when a character cycled to the site, bringing it wider attention. It was also mentioned in an early 1900s book by Whiteley Turner that described how the scenery changes with the seasons.
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