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Watergrove

Watergrove is not short of things to do. With spectacular views high in the Pennines above Wardle village and a variety of footpaths to choose from, Watergrove is cherished by locals, outdoor enthusiasts and nature and wildlife lovers!

Watergrove

Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9NJ. Open all day, every day.

Disabled Parking

There is a separate disabled car park, accessed with a key. Contact: 01706 881 049.

Activities and site information

For mobile users, swipe ← left / right →

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Bird watching

walking

Walking routes

Sailing

Sailing

Bridelways

Bridleways

Key access to the bird hide only available by contacting 01706 881 049.

There are multiple circular walks around the catchment.

See our map for more details.

The West Pennine Windsurfing club has lots of activities on offer, from windsurfing and paddle boarding, to kayaking and canoeing.

Mary Towneley Loop -
part of the Pennine Bridleway.

See map for more details.

 

Acres of nature podcast

As custodians of over 56,000 hectares of beautiful country parks and reservoirs, this podcast series is all about bringing you closer to nature

Educational pack

Download our Watergrove educational map and lets have an adventure

Watergrove map

Click here to download our map of the Watergrove Reservoir. On it you can find further details on site information and walking trails.

For more information on reservoir safety, rules and guidance, click the buttons below.

Reservoir safety

Rules and reservoir guidance

If you have any general enquiries, please speak to our friendly team on 0345 672 3723.

You may also want to read about:

Blue-green algae

Giant hogweed

Recreation permits

Watergrove Reservoir map

Important Notice

Cold Weather

After a few freezing cold days in the North West, it looks like the temperature is beginning to rise.

As the weather warms up over the next few days, any frozen pipes in your home will begin to thaw. When this happens, some of your pipes may leak or burst. It's worth taking some steps now to be prepared just in case this happens to you.

  1. Check your pipes in any cold places such as the loft or garage - can you spot any water dripping from the pipe?
  2. Find your stop tap, which is usually under the kitchen sink and turn it clockwise to turn off the water.
  3. Turn off your heating, open all your taps to drain the system quickly.
  4. Soak up any escaping water with towels.
  5. Check with your home insurance company to see if you’re covered for leaks and bursts or call a plumber.
  6. If you need to find a plumber in your area visit www.watersafe.org.uk
  7. If water has leaked near your electrics switch them off at the mains.

For more help and advice if you have a frozen or burst pipe head to www.unitedutilities.com/winter.

Please think about your family, friends or any vulnerable neighbours and share this information with them too.

As the weather warms up, any frozen pipes in your home will begin to thaw. When this happens, some of your pipes may leak or burst. For more help and advice if you have a frozen or burst pipe head to www.unitedutilities.com/winter. Please think about your family, friends or any vulnerable neighbours and share this information with them too.

Cold Weather

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