Cogra Moss

Cogra Moss
Location	Lake District
Coordinates	54°33′48″N 3°24′04″W / 54.56333°N 3.40111°W / 54.56333; -3.40111Coordinates: 54°33′48″N 3°24′04″W / 54.56333°N 3.40111°W / 54.56333; -3.40111
Lake type	reservoir
Basin countries	United Kingdom

Cogra Moss is a shallow reservoir to the east of the village of Lamplugh on the western edge of the English Lake District.^[1] It was created by the damming of Rakegill Beck in about 1880 though its function as a water supply ceased in 1975. The reservoir which is surrounded by forestry plantations on three sides is popular with walkers and anglers. ^[2]

External links

There are some fine images of Cogra Moss to be viewed at http://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/cogra-moss.htm

References

1. ^ Ordnance Survey 1:63360 scale Touring map & guide: Lake District
2. ^ http://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/cogra-moss.htm