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Colt Crag Reservoir

Free admission

Colt Crag Reservoir — reservoir in Northumberland, England.

Colt Crag Reservoir, reservoirs & lochs in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Colt Crag Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Northumberland, England". Coordinates: 55.0980°, -2.1030°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Colt Crag Reservoir is a relatively shallow reservoir in Northumberland, England adjacent to the A68 road, and 9 miles (14 km) north of Corbridge. The A68 road at this point runs along the course of Dere Street, a Roman road.

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Background

History

The reservoir was built at the end of the 19th century for the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company. The reservoir forms part of a series of reservoirs along the A68 which are connected by tunnels and aqueducts from Catcleugh Reservoir to Whittle Dene; from where drinking water is supplied to Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, and some surrounding areas. The reservoirs that form the chain are, from northwest to southeast: Catcleugh Reservoir → Colt Crag Reservoir → Little Swinburne Reservoir → Hallington Reservoirs → Whittle Dene.

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Coordinates
55.0980, -2.1030
Parish
Chollerton
Postcode
NE48 3JD
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colt Crag Reservoir?
Colt Crag Reservoir is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0980°, -2.1030°.
Is Colt Crag Reservoir free to visit?
Yes — admission to Colt Crag Reservoir is free.