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Silsden Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Yorkshire

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Silsden Reservoir

Keighley Road, Silsden Looking towards the entrance to Aldi supermarket.
Keighley Road, Silsden Credit: Mark Anderson

Silsden Reservoir is a man-made freshwater lake located in the West Yorkshire region of England, specifically in the town of Silsden. It was constructed in the late 19th century to provide a reliable water supply to the surrounding areas, including the cities of Bradford and Leeds. Covering an area of approximately 25 hectares, the reservoir is an important water source for both domestic and industrial use.

The reservoir is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy various recreational activities. The calm waters of Silsden Reservoir are ideal for boating and fishing, attracting anglers from the nearby towns who seek to catch species such as trout, perch, and roach. A boat launch area and fishing platforms are available for convenience and accessibility.

Nature enthusiasts also appreciate the reservoir's diverse ecosystem and the abundance of wildlife it supports. The surrounding marshland provides a habitat for various bird species, including herons, ducks, and swans, making it a popular spot for birdwatching. The area around the reservoir is also known for its flora, with wildflowers and reeds adding to the natural beauty of the landscape.

Silsden Reservoir is a popular destination for local residents and tourists alike, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling cities nearby. Its scenic views, recreational opportunities, and ecological significance make it a valuable asset to the Yorkshire region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.925558/-1.9311635 or Grid Reference SE0447. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Keighley Road, Silsden Looking towards the entrance to Aldi supermarket.
Keighley Road, Silsden
Looking towards the entrance to Aldi supermarket.
Keighley Road, Silsden approaching Elliott Street Elliott Street is on the left. The temporary traffic lights are for some road works on St John's Street on the right.
Keighley Road, Silsden approaching Elliott Street
Elliott Street is on the left. The temporary traffic lights are for some road works on St John's Street on the right.
Elliott Street, Silsden near Prince Street
Elliott Street, Silsden near Prince Street
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Silsden Under the bridge carrying Keighley Road (A6034).
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Silsden
Under the bridge carrying Keighley Road (A6034).
Low Bradley, Horne House The property is undergoing renovation. There is a benchmark cut into the block stone to the right of a window.
Low Bradley, Horne House
The property is undergoing renovation. There is a benchmark cut into the block stone to the right of a window.
Low Bradley, Horne House The property is undergoing renovation. There is a benchmark cut into the block stone to the right of the triple paned window.
Low Bradley, Horne House
The property is undergoing renovation. There is a benchmark cut into the block stone to the right of the triple paned window.
Milestone Brown Bank Lane / Turner Lane Junction Freshly painted and refurbished
Milestone Brown Bank Lane / Turner Lane Junction
Freshly painted and refurbished
Old Sighting Tower A listed building grade II, built for surveying the route of Bradford Waterworks conduit from Barden and Chelker Reservoirs.
Old Sighting Tower
A listed building grade II, built for surveying the route of Bradford Waterworks conduit from Barden and Chelker Reservoirs.
Old milestone One of the 615 milestones set up by the newly formed West Riding County Council in 1893/94. This route extends from Addingham through Silsden and Glusburn to the county boundary with Lancashire on the A6068. It is on the east side of Bolton Road near the entrance to Cringles Park Home Estate. It is Grade II listed 1223253.
Old milestone
One of the 615 milestones set up by the newly formed West Riding County Council in 1893/94. This route extends from Addingham through Silsden and Glusburn to the county boundary with Lancashire on the A6068. It is on the east side of Bolton Road near the entrance to Cringles Park Home Estate. It is Grade II listed 1223253.
Old milestone On the south-east side of Bolton Road at the northern end of Silsden is this West Riding County Council stone from 1893/94. Although the pavement has been built up over the years all the legends are still visible. It is not known at which foundry the castings on this route were forged.
Old milestone
On the south-east side of Bolton Road at the northern end of Silsden is this West Riding County Council stone from 1893/94. Although the pavement has been built up over the years all the legends are still visible. It is not known at which foundry the castings on this route were forged.
Silsden - Town Centre Conservative Club and The Punchbowl pub at the top of the Kirkgate.
Silsden - Town Centre
Conservative Club and The Punchbowl pub at the top of the Kirkgate.
Silsden - St James Church The parish church dates from 1712 and was originally a chapel of ease for Kildwick. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.silsdenhistorygroup.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.silsdenhistorygroup.co.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>
Silsden - St James Church
The parish church dates from 1712 and was originally a chapel of ease for Kildwick. LinkExternal link
Leeds & Liverpool Canal View along the trough of the aqueduct across Hainsworth Road on a snowy day.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
View along the trough of the aqueduct across Hainsworth Road on a snowy day.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal Following the contour towards Silsden and now lined with new housing
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Following the contour towards Silsden and now lined with new housing
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Approaching Silsden from the Kildwick direction
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Approaching Silsden from the Kildwick direction
Berry Bridge The west portal of what becomes a culvert rather than a road bridge over Bracken Hill Gill
Berry Bridge
The west portal of what becomes a culvert rather than a road bridge over Bracken Hill Gill
Silsden Beck, Town Centre The beck has been widened into a shallow pond in the centre of Silsden. With flower beds and planters and a weir it's an attractive scene in the middle of the town.
Silsden Beck, Town Centre
The beck has been widened into a shallow pond in the centre of Silsden. With flower beds and planters and a weir it's an attractive scene in the middle of the town.
Palm Tree in King Street Terraced houses around a central yard.
Palm Tree in King Street
Terraced houses around a central yard.
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Silsden Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: SE0447 (Lat: 53.925558, Lng: -1.9311635)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Bradford

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Bolton Road Fishbeck Lane
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Bolton Road Silsden
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