Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Ridgegate Reservoir
Ridgegate Reservoir — reservoir in Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ridgegate Reservoir is a reservoir in the West Midlands, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Macclesfield parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area SK11.
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Place summary
Ridgegate Reservoir is a reservoir located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Sutton. It serves as a significant water supply source for the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2392, -2.0693
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Sutton
- Postcode
- SK11 0NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124021035 (CC0)
- commons: Ridgegate Reservoir, Macclesfield Forest 2016 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ridgegate Reservoir?
- Ridgegate Reservoir is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.2392°, -2.0693°. The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, around 4.2 km away.
- Is Ridgegate Reservoir free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Ridgegate Reservoir is free.