Grimsbury Reservoir

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Northamptonshire Cherwell

England

Grimsbury Reservoir

Banbury, Oxfordshire The modern shopping centre in Banbury is built alongside the Oxford Canal. — Banbury, Oxfordshire Credit: Martin Clark

Grimsbury Reservoir is a freshwater lake located in Northamptonshire, England. Spread across an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor activities. The reservoir is situated in the heart of Grimsbury Wood, a tranquil and picturesque woodland area.

The lake itself is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a serene environment for visitors to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. Its calm waters are home to a variety of freshwater fish species, making it a favored spot for fishing enthusiasts. Carp, roach, and perch are commonly found in the reservoir, providing ample opportunities for anglers to test their skills.

Apart from fishing, Grimsbury Reservoir also attracts birdwatchers as it serves as a habitat for numerous waterfowl and wading birds. Visitors can spot species such as mallards, coots, herons, and swans, among others. The diversity of birdlife makes it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts, who can observe and capture these winged creatures in their natural habitat.

For those seeking active recreation, the reservoir offers opportunities for water sports such as canoeing and kayaking. The calm and sheltered waters provide an ideal setting for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Additionally, the surrounding woodland area offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the scenic beauty of Grimsbury Wood.

Overall, Grimsbury Reservoir is a peaceful and idyllic location that caters to a wide range of outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Grimsbury Reservoir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.075921/-1.3308313 or Grid Reference SP4542. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Banbury, Oxfordshire

The modern shopping centre in Banbury is built alongside the Oxford Canal.

Martin Clark

Bourton Lock on the Southern Oxford Canal

Neil Geering

St Mary's Church. Banbury

Geoffrey Lloyd

Statue of the Fine lady. Near Banbury Cross

From the Nursery Rhyme: Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross To see a fine lady upon a white horse With rings on her fingers and bells on her toes She shall have music wherever she goes.

Geoffrey Lloyd

Banbury Station

Looking south, a charter train hauled by two Class 37 locomotives is approaching the station.

Bill Payer

River Cherwell near Little Bourton

Viewed looking southwards and downstream, and about 200 metres east of the Oxford Canal.

Nigel Cox

Banbury Cross

From High Street looking west. You can also just see the new statue of the fine lady on the south west of the roundabout. The road to the south is South Bar Street and the one to the west (directly opposite) is called West Bar Street. The words of the Banbury Cross nursery rhyme relate to Queen Elizabeth I of England (the fine lady) who travelled to Banbury to see a huge stone cross which had just been erected. The words 'With rings on her fingers' obviously relates to the fine jewellery which would be worn by a Queen. The words 'And bells on her toes' refer to the fashion of attaching bells to the end of the pointed toes of each shoe - this fashion actually originates from the Plantagenet era of English history but was associated with the nobility for some time! Banbury was situated at the top of a steep hill and in order to help carriages up the steep incline a white cock horse (a large stallion) was made available by the town's council to help with this task. When the Queen's carriage attempted to go up the hill a wheel broke and the Queen chose to mount the cock horse and ride to the Banbury cross. The people of the town had decorated the cock horse with ribbons and bells and provided minstrels to accompany her - "she shall have music wherever she goes". The massive stone cross at Banbury was unfortunately later destroyed by anti - Catholics who opposed the notion of pilgrimages.

Julian Dowse

Kraft Foods Banbury

Kraft Foods website boasts that their Banbury facility produces some 11 billion cups of coffee a year. This is the view from the nearby Tesco.

Michael Patterson

The Fine Lady at Banbury Cross

Colin Smith

Ye Olde Reindeer Inn

One of Banbury's mediaeval pubs.

Colin Smith

M40 Junction 11

Viewed from a nearby road bridge the M40 (looking north) junction 11 for Banbury.

Michael Patterson

Oxford Canal

To the North of A422 Bridge

Michel Van den Berghe

Oxford Canal

Hardwick Bridge seen from Hardwick Lock.

Michel Van den Berghe

Castle Quay, Banbury

Canalside mooring in centre of town.

Peter Jones

Longelandes Way, Ruscote

Ruscote is an extensive housing estate in north Banbury. This picture shows Longelandes Way near its junction with Highlands.

Stephen McKay

Path in Ruscote

This path follows the route of an old mineral railway and divides the Ruscote and Hardwick estates in the northern suburbs of Banbury. Although the scene looks rural, in reality the path lies adjacent to housing and an industrial estate.

Stephen McKay

Banbury

Oxford Canal with Castle Quay Shopping Centre.

Ian Rob

Cattle pens and technology

Cattle pens beside the re-aligned A361 to Banbury with some of the buildings in the high-tech business park on the other side of the M40 visible in the distance.

David Stowell

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Grimsbury Reservoir is located at Grid Ref: SP4542 (Lat: 52.075921, Lng: -1.3308313)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Cherwell

Police Authority: Thames Valley