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Ogden Reservoir

Ogden Reservoir — reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Ogden Reservoir, reservoirs & lochs in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Smithy Bridge · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ogden Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Oldham Corporation Water Works. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6090°, -2.0730°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Ogden Reservoir is a reservoir in the Piethorne Valley, close to Milnrow and Newhey in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, within Greater Manchester, England.

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Background

History

The reservoir was commissioned in 1878 collecting water from Piethorne Brook and Wickenhall Brook, to provide drinking water for Oldham.<br> This water is an excellent and well regarded fishing water. The fishing for roach perch bream carp and pike is outstanding and it is a joy to fish in such a peaceful location situated in the beautiful Pennine Hills. Fish caught in the 2007 and 2008 seasons include Bream to 13 lb, Carp to 28 lb and Pike to 25 lb. Day tickets are available. In the year 2005, the body of a man was discovered floating on a nearby overflow.

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Coordinates
53.6090, -2.0730
District
Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode
OL16 3TQ
Parliamentary constituency
Rochdale
Nearest railway station
Smithy Bridge3.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ogden Reservoir?
Ogden Reservoir is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 3TQ), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
Who runs Ogden Reservoir?
Ogden Reservoir is operated by Oldham Corporation Water Works.
Is Ogden Reservoir a protected site?
Yes — Ogden Reservoir is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Ogden Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 3TQ.