Farm Lodge Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Lancashire

England

Farm Lodge Reservoir

Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Angling Lodge at Radcliffe Formerly a lodge serving the Water Lane Mill at Radcliffe. Now used by anglers.
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Angling Lodge at Radcliffe Credit: David Dixon

Farm Lodge Reservoir, located in Lancashire, is a picturesque freshwater body encompassing an area of approximately 10 acres. Nestled amidst serene surroundings, this reservoir serves as a tranquil haven for both wildlife and visitors alike.

The reservoir is primarily known for its diverse ecosystem, comprising of a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. The lake, with its crystal-clear waters, spans a significant portion of the reservoir. It offers a mesmerizing sight, especially during the summer months when lilies bloom, creating a vibrant burst of colors across the water's surface.

Adjacent to the lake, the pool and pond areas provide a habitat for numerous aquatic species. These areas teem with life, hosting an array of fish species, including carp, pike, and perch. Anglers, drawn by the abundant fish population, often frequent these sections of the reservoir, casting their lines in hopes of landing a prized catch.

On the fringes of the reservoir lies the freshwater marsh, an important breeding ground for various bird species. This marshland is a haven for waterfowl, such as ducks, geese, and swans, which thrive in its reedy and marshy environment.

Farm Lodge Reservoir is not only a sanctuary for wildlife but also a popular recreational spot. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the reservoir's pathways, taking in the breathtaking scenery and observing the diverse flora and fauna. The peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty make this reservoir a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a serene escape from the bustle of everyday life.

In summary, Farm Lodge Reservoir in Lancashire offers a diverse and vibrant ecosystem, boasting a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. This idyllic location serves as a haven for wildlife, particularly fish and waterfowl, while also providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Farm Lodge Reservoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.558213/-2.3483433 or Grid Reference SD7706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Angling Lodge at Radcliffe Formerly a lodge serving the Water Lane Mill at Radcliffe. Now used by anglers.
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Angling Lodge at Radcliffe
Formerly a lodge serving the Water Lane Mill at Radcliffe. Now used by anglers.
Radcliffe, Church Street
Radcliffe, Church Street
Radcliffe, Water Street
Radcliffe, Water Street
Footbridge over Pilkington Way
Footbridge over Pilkington Way
Greenbank Road Part of a housing development from the 1990s.
Greenbank Road
Part of a housing development from the 1990s.
Radcliffe, Pavilion Walk Bungalows outside the cricket ground.
Radcliffe, Pavilion Walk
Bungalows outside the cricket ground.
Robert Street Car Park
Robert Street Car Park
Radcliffe, Robertson Street
Radcliffe, Robertson Street
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (5) -
Constellation Mill, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe

"Gas Cleansing Centre"

The fear of poison gas or of chemical weapons being used by the enemy was a very real threat in 1940. In preparation for this eventuality Decontamination Centres were set up throughout the country; this building on Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe was such a centre during the war, it retains its old sign, proclaiming "Gas Cleansing Centre".

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945038">SD7708 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (6)</a>
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (5)
- Constellation Mill, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe "Gas Cleansing Centre" The fear of poison gas or of chemical weapons being used by the enemy was a very real threat in 1940. In preparation for this eventuality Decontamination Centres were set up throughout the country; this building on Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe was such a centre during the war, it retains its old sign, proclaiming "Gas Cleansing Centre". SD7708 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (6)
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (6) -
Constellation Mill, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe

"Gas Cleansing Centre"

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945041">SD7708 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (7)</a>
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (6)
- Constellation Mill, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe "Gas Cleansing Centre" SD7708 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (7)
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (7) -
Constellation Mill, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe

"Gas Cleansing Centre". A fine example of the signwriters' art.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945052">SD8110 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front  (8)</a>
WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (7)
- Constellation Mill, Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe "Gas Cleansing Centre". A fine example of the signwriters' art. SD8110 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (8)
Banana Path The footpath running from Cemetery Road/Greenbank Road to Belgrave Street/Chestnut Fold. Behind the bushes to the left of the photograph are the houses of Shetland Way; behind those on the right, is the "Cemetery Road Household Waste Recycling Centre" (aka "Radcliffe Tip").
Banana Path
The footpath running from Cemetery Road/Greenbank Road to Belgrave Street/Chestnut Fold. Behind the bushes to the left of the photograph are the houses of Shetland Way; behind those on the right, is the "Cemetery Road Household Waste Recycling Centre" (aka "Radcliffe Tip").
Bee on Lavender
Bee on Lavender
Evening on the Canal The Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal is a disused canal, built to link Bolton and Bury with Manchester. The canal, when fully completed in 1796, was 15 miles long. It was connected  with the River Irwell in Salford, in 1808.

From Salford the canal ran up the Irwell valley to reach Nob End, where it climbed the  Prestolee Locks, and then split  into two branches leading to Bolton and Bury. The canal was built principally to serve the many collieries in the area, as well as to transport other cargo such as stone and timber. 

By 1846 a parallel railway had been built to Bury, and the canal went into decline. The Bolton arm went out of use in 1924, though with some minor use until 1947. The Bury arm was breached just above Nob End in 1936, but the then isolated Bury arm continued to be used until 1951, principally between the canalside Ladyshore Colliery and Bury. The final section of the canal was officially closed in 1961, and much of it was filled in.
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<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.mangeogsoc.org.uk/egm/3_3.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.mangeogsoc.org.uk/egm/3_3.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Exploring Greater Manchester, a fieldwork guide (web edition); edited by Paul Hindle, Manchester Geographical Society
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Bolton_%26_Bury_Canal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Bolton_%26_Bury_Canal">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikipedia article
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.mbbcs.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.mbbcs.org.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society website
<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/mbb/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.penninewaterways.co.uk/mbb/index.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>  Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Pennine Waterways
Evening on the Canal
The Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal is a disused canal, built to link Bolton and Bury with Manchester. The canal, when fully completed in 1796, was 15 miles long. It was connected with the River Irwell in Salford, in 1808. From Salford the canal ran up the Irwell valley to reach Nob End, where it climbed the Prestolee Locks, and then split into two branches leading to Bolton and Bury. The canal was built principally to serve the many collieries in the area, as well as to transport other cargo such as stone and timber. By 1846 a parallel railway had been built to Bury, and the canal went into decline. The Bolton arm went out of use in 1924, though with some minor use until 1947. The Bury arm was breached just above Nob End in 1936, but the then isolated Bury arm continued to be used until 1951, principally between the canalside Ladyshore Colliery and Bury. The final section of the canal was officially closed in 1961, and much of it was filled in. . LinkExternal link Exploring Greater Manchester, a fieldwork guide (web edition); edited by Paul Hindle, Manchester Geographical Society LinkExternal link Wikipedia article LinkExternal link Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society website LinkExternal link Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, Pennine Waterways
Banana Path, Radcliffe
Banana Path, Radcliffe
Radcliffe, Sheaf Field Walk
Radcliffe, Sheaf Field Walk
Radcliffe Bridge Blackburn Street/Stand Lane crossing the River Irwell. The first bridge here was probably built in mediaeval times at the site of a ford where the Manchester to Blackburn packhorse route (now Blackburn Street) passed through the hamlet which became known as Radcliffe Bridge. The present bridge dates from the first half of the nineteenth century (or earlier); the earliest known photograph of the bridge (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Radcliffe_Bridge.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Radcliffe_Bridge.jpg">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wikimedia Commons) is from ca1854.

The floral tributes and soft toys at the base of the parapet relate to a tragic incident that occurred on 11th September 2019 (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/radcliffe-baby-river-irwell-live-16904265" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/radcliffe-baby-river-irwell-live-16904265">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Manchester Evening News report).
Radcliffe Bridge
Blackburn Street/Stand Lane crossing the River Irwell. The first bridge here was probably built in mediaeval times at the site of a ford where the Manchester to Blackburn packhorse route (now Blackburn Street) passed through the hamlet which became known as Radcliffe Bridge. The present bridge dates from the first half of the nineteenth century (or earlier); the earliest known photograph of the bridge (LinkExternal link Wikimedia Commons) is from ca1854. The floral tributes and soft toys at the base of the parapet relate to a tragic incident that occurred on 11th September 2019 (LinkExternal link Manchester Evening News report).
Dale Street, Radcliffe Bus Station Looking across Dale Street towards the bus station and, beyond that, the Lidl supermarket.
Dale Street, Radcliffe Bus Station
Looking across Dale Street towards the bus station and, beyond that, the Lidl supermarket.
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Farm Lodge Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: SD7706 (Lat: 53.558213, Lng: -2.3483433)

Unitary Authority: Bury

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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