Stay safe at our reservoirs
We want to keep all visitors to our recreational sites safe, and with over 150 reservoirs across the North West, it’s vital to spread the message that reservoirs are beautiful – but deadly.
Reservoirs can be extremely dangerous, and are not the place for swimming even on the warmest of days. Here, we have some useful information for parents, teachers, and young people to spread awareness of our water safety messaging.
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Guide for parents
Click here for more information about the hazard of reservoir swimming.
The activity
Click here to test your knowledge on reservoirs by completing the statements in our activity.
No peeking!
Answers to our activities can be found here.
Paul Philips, Northern Catchment Manager, tells the real life story of when a young boy drowned in front of his family at Thirlmere Reservoir. He urges everyone to warn their family and friends of the dangers of swimming in reservoirs.
60 Seconds of Summer
Watch the trailer for ’60 Seconds of Summer’ a play about 13 year old Dylan Ramsay from Chorley who tragically lost his life in open water.