Grimwith Reservoir

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lake_name = Grimwith Reservoir
image_lake = Grimwith by the ruin.jpg
caption_lake = A view of Grimwith Reservoir from the ruin on the north shore.
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location = Yorkshire Dales, England
coords = coord|54|04|48|N|01|54|41|W|region:GB_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
type = Reservoir
inflow = Blea Beck, Gate Up Gill, Grimwith Beck
outflow = River Dibb
catchment = convert|25.5|km2|sqmi|abbr=on
basin_countries = United Kingdom
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area = convert|1.47|km2|sqmi|abbr=on
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volume = convert|21772000|m3|impgal|abbr=on
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elevation = convert|300|m|ft|abbr=on
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Grimwith Reservoir is located in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It is accessed from the B6265 road convert|4|mi|km|lk=on east of Grassington and convert|8|mi|km west of Pateley Bridge. With a surface area of convert|1.47|km2|sqmi|lk=on and holding convert|21772000|m3|impgal|lk=on of water it is Yorkshire Water's largest reservoir.cite web|url=http://www.yorkshirewater.com/?OBH=249&ID=2070|title=Grimwith reservoir|publisher=Yorkshire Water|accessdate=2008-08-22]

The original reservoir was built in 1864 by the Bradford Corporation, the Local Authority for the city of Bradford, approximately convert|300|m|ft|lk=on above sea level in Wharfedale. Following an agreement made in 1970 the size of the reservoir was increased by seven times and the water level was raised by convert|20|m|ft, with work being completed in 1983.

The reservoir is an important area for birds and is home to wildfowl such as Eurasian Wigeon, Teal, Greylag geese and Canada geese.cite web|url=http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/grimwith_reservoir.htm|title=Grimwith Reservoir|publisher=Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority|accessdate=2008-08-22] Other birds that can be seen at various times in the area include Ringed Plover, Northern Lapwing, Common Redshank, Eurasian Curlew, Reed Bunting, Lesser Redpoll, Whinchat and Sedge Warbler.

The reservoir is a popular destination for leisure activities such as sailing and walking.

References

External links

* [http://www.yorkshirewater.com/?OBH=249&ID=2070 Yorkshire Water page]
* [http://www.yorkshirewater.com/recreation/?OBH=3750&ID=323 Walking route]
* [http://www.yorkshiredales.sc/ Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club]