Reva Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Yorkshire

England

Reva Reservoir

Potter Brow Road, Baildon Moor Credit: habiloid

Reva Reservoir is a man-made freshwater body located in Yorkshire, England. The reservoir was created in the late 19th century to provide drinking water for the surrounding area. It covers an area of approximately 20 acres and has a maximum depth of around 20 feet.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Reva Reservoir is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy activities such as fishing, birdwatching, and hiking. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including perch, roach, and carp, making it a popular destination for anglers.

The calm waters of Reva Reservoir also attract a variety of bird species, making it a great spot for birdwatching. Visitors may spot ducks, swans, and herons along the shoreline, as well as other waterfowl species.

Overall, Reva Reservoir offers a peaceful and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Reva Reservoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.880035/-1.7717758 or Grid Reference SE1542. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Potter Brow Road, Baildon Moor

habiloid

Hawksworth Road, Baildon Moor

habiloid

Modern milestone

On the north-west corner of the cross roads west of Hawksworth, Hillings Lane/Old Lane/Mill Lane/Goose Lane. When this was set up in 2002 the faces were painted white with the top and lettering in black.

Chris Minto

The Pump House on Rombalds Moor

This building adjacent to one of the principal tracks giving access to the moor has been restored in recent years and is now a residence - see SE1543 : Brick Ruin at Stocks Hill taken five years earlier. The name now given to it is historically inaccurate, as old 6-inch maps show it as a pressure filter house, presumably filtering water from the three small reservoirs on the moor above (Carr Bottom, Lower Lanshaw and High Lanshaw) that originally supplied water to Burley-in-Wharfedale and Ilkley.

Stephen Craven

Foundations for a new building on the moors

I presume the new building here was to be associated with the "pump house" visible in the background SE1543 : The Pump House on Rombalds Moor.

Stephen Craven

The Dry Beck, with water

The name Dry Beck is given on maps, but in late winter there was water in it even close to its source.

Stephen Craven

A small tarn on Rombalds Moor

This pond or tarn does not appear on any new or old map that I looked at. It must be quite shallow. Water enters from the right (west) side and overflows to the far end (south).

Stephen Craven

Track onto Rombalds Moor

The wall to the right encloses grazing land. The track is a public footpath.

Stephen Craven

Carr Bottom Farm

Viewed from Craven Hall Hill. For a closer view see SE1444 : Farmhouse on Burley Moor.

Stephen Craven

Boundary Stone on Craven Hall Hill

One of several boundary stones marked on the Explorer map. It marks a turn in the boundary between the historic townships of Burley and Menston, and the present boroughs of Bradford (left and beyond the stone) and Leeds (off camera to the right): the boundary runs down the track and turns right at the stone. For a closer view see SE1444 : Boundary Stone on Craven Hall Hill - detail.

Stephen Craven

Boundary Stone on Craven Hall Hill - detail

One of several boundary stones marked on the Explorer map. It marks the boundary between the present boroughs of Leeds and Bradford. For context see SE1444 : Boundary Stone on Craven Hall Hill. I have tried and failed to interpret the weathered lettering.

Stephen Craven

Carr Bottom Reservoir

The lowest of three small reservoirs originally built for Urban District Council, later operated by the Rombalds Water Board and eventually Yorkshire Water. I doubt that they are used for water supply now; certainly the old filter house is no longer in operation (see SE1543 : The Pump House on Rombalds Moor). From a closer view SE1444 : Carr Bottom Reservoir it is evident that the reservoir is now operated well below its original top water level.

Stephen Craven