Grimwith Reservoir

Grimwith Reservoir is located in North Yorkshire, England. It was originally built by the Bradford Corporation as one of eleven reservoirs in the Yorkshire Dales to supply fresh water to Bradford. The reservoir covers 371 acres of open water almost 1000′ above sea level with a sailing area measuring about a mile by half a mile. The north west corner is a conservation area for wildlife. Due to the reservoir's importance for birds, dogs must be kept on a lead. Access is limited to a circular walk around the reservoir with further public rights of way extending across the moor. There are a number of water sports popular at Grimwith. Specifically: Dingy Sailing and Windsurfing.