This is lovely little reservoir; it’s perfect if you’re looking for a short walk and is a good one if you’re in the area or want a breath of fresh air after a White Rose trip!
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Location: A small (free car park) is located on Haigh Moor Road, Tingley, WF3 1 EE
Route: From the car park turn left towards the reservoir and then choose the direction round you want to walk! It’s a super easy path.
Accessibility: Flat and surfaced paths are perfect for buggies.
Facilities: None
The walk around Ardsley Reservoir
With just over 3 weeks until my due date, hubby’s banned me from walking too far on my own. Maybe he knows something I don’t, because baby doesn’t feel like it’s coming out anytime soon!
So I decided to visit this small reservoir which had cropped up a few times on social media from people I follow. It was a lovely short amble, with good views, so a good one if you’re nearby and want to squeeze in a walk. It seemed popular, I passed quite a few dog walkers and mums with buggies!
The West Ardsley website suggests there are reservoir rocks around that will help keep little ones entertained. I didn’t spot any myself – although to be fair I wasn’t really looking and there’s nothing to say new ones aren’t brought.
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There are pebble beaches around the perimeter of the reservoir, but bathing is prohibited. That doesn’t stop good opportunities for stone skimming!
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There are lovely views on the South side of the reservoir to appreciate too 😍
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It took me just over half an hour to walk round this route, and I got an extra boost of smugness when I returned to the car about 30 seconds before it started raining. Love it 👍
There’s not a lot more to say, so I’ll leave you with a few pics of the moody weather!
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Other walks you might enjoy in the area are;
Other reservoir walks you might enjoy;