Clowbridge reservoir

COVID 19 update

Our recreation site car park and toilets will remain open, following Government guidance. We will continue to monitor this.

Please follow social distancing guidelines, stick to the footpath, and keep a 2 metre distance to ensure the safety of yourself, other visitors and our staff.

Please only visit our recreation sites if you are local to the area.

Please only visit with your household, your bubble, or to meet one other person.

Please act responsibly, stay local and stay safe.
A variety of walks await at Clowbridge reservoir. Whether it’s the accessible walk around the busy reservoir or a longer walk into the community woodland surrounded by the spectacular moorland views. This is a great place to take some time out.

On the reservoir it’s all go with sailing, wind surfing and fishing organised through the thriving Rossendale Valley Sailing Club.

The Dunnockshaw community woodland forms the eastern part of the site and provides woodland walks through the evolving woodland.


Manchester Road, Clowbridge, Burnley, BB11 5PF. Tel: 01706 221 195.	8:00am-5:30pm.	Car park located just off Manchester Road (A682) The car park barrier is opened at 8:00am and closed at 5:30pm, but the site is still open.	X43 Witch Way bus route from Burnley and Manchester calls at the Beijing Restaurant stop every 15 minutes.


Picnic area located close to the car park.	Accessible circular walk around the reservoir, with several self-guided walks through the woodland. Dogs allowed, but not on the reservoir circular path.	Heritage sites throughout. Site orienteering – course information available at Greater Manchester Orientering Association	Sailing and wind surfing contact Rossendale Valley Sailing Club for details.


Coarse fishing tickets from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club.	Bridleway joins the National Trails - Mary Towneley Loop, Penine Bridleway. Includes disabled parking, toilets and mounting ramp.

We want to share our beautiful sites with you, and we ask you enjoy them in a manner that allows others to enjoy them after you, this includes:

Following the Countryside Code - Respect, Protect and Enjoy.
Taking your litter home, or using the available bins.
Keeping dogs under control for the safety of livestock and others.
Respecting farmers at work on the land by leaving gates as you find them.
Sticking to paths when walking, running or cycling. This helps us protect the sensitive ecosystems that form the habitats on our sites.
Please help guard against wildfires by not bringing BBQ’s and taking care with disguarded cigarettes.

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