Lamaload reservoir is situated north of the A54 Buxton to Macclesfield road within the Peak District National Park. To the east is the Goyt Valley with Macclesfield to the west.
The reservoir at Lamaload was completed in 1964 and supplies drinking water for Macclesfield.
The reservoir is approximately 1,000ft (308m) above sea level. The landscape around Lamaload is moorland with a few plantations of larch and pine. The broad leaved woodlands surrounding these plantations provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Site facilities
The recreation site facilities available at the Lamaload reservoir include:
- car park available from November - Easter only
- dogs allowed - if kept under control
Opening times
Open every day of the year - call for more information.
For more information contact :
Trevor Greenhalgh
T:01260 252268