Errwood Reservoir - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Errwood Reservoir

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, close to the counties of Cheshire and Staffordshire. It was situated in a naturally beautiful location and it provides drinking water for the town of Stockport and its surrounding areas, and it holds 4,215 million liters.

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Attractions Near Errwood Reservoir

Ruin of Errwood Hall

Ruin of Errwood Hall

0.75km from Errwood Reservoir

This once-magnificent country house, enjoying wonderful views over the picturesque Goyt Valley, is now just a sad pile of stones. It survived for less than 100 years. It was built around 1843 and demolished in 1934. Click on any of the posts below for information relating to the hall. I’ve managed to collect quite a few old photos showing the hall in all its former glory. The Hall still gets thousands of visitors every year, drawn to the mystique of the mansion in the woods.

Shining Tor

Shining Tor

2.44km from Errwood Reservoir

Shining Tor is a hill with a height of 559 meters above sea level in the Peak District of England. One of the beautiful trekking destinations and The views from the top are superb on a clear day. Looking out over the Cheshire Plain, you'll easily pick out the hills of the Clwydian Range in North Wales and the Wrekin in Shropshire, as well as numerous local landmarks, including Shutlingsloe, and the large Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank.

Upper Goyt Valley

Upper Goyt Valley

2.56km from Errwood Reservoir

A beautiful valley located in the southern section of the valley of the River Goyt in North West England. Stunning views across the Errwood Reservoir, picturesque natural scenery, and endless rolling hills make Goyt Valley the perfect location for an adventurous day out in the Peak District. One of the good trekking destinations and also you can spend some good time in the middle of nature.

Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park

Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park

4.47km from Errwood Reservoir

This great carboniferous limestone cavern is one of the finest show caves in England and boasts many strange and wondrous formations and so more. There has been Evidence of prehistoric life from the Neolithic and early Bronze ages have been found. It will be a new experience visiting this place.

The Pavilion Gardens

The Pavilion Gardens

4.48km from Errwood Reservoir

The Pavilion Gardens is a beautiful, historic venue Set within twenty-three acres of magnificent, landscaped gardens and play areas, dating back to 1871 which superbly shows off the Victorian splendor of Buxton. The unique personality and characteristics of this Grade II listed building also provides the ideal backdrop for private bookings and Pavilion Gardens offers comprehensive and bespoke packages for weddings and special occasions, conferences and meetings, festivals and events.

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

4.83km from Errwood Reservoir

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery focuses its collection on history, geology and archaeology primarily from the Peak District and Derbyshire. With over 1,200 objects on display, covering 360 million years of history. Geology: explore a time when sharks swam across the Peak District and when giant dragonflies rule the sky! Ice Age Animals.

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Derbyshire

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Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire, containing the southern extremity of the Pennine range of hills which extend into the north of the county.

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