

Small upland reservoir with calm water, reedbeds and rolling Lancashire moorland — great for reflective waterscapes, moody skies, seasonal mist and passerine/waterbird encounters. Easy roadside access on Johnson New Rd with informal parking; public footpaths encircle parts of the shore. No entry fee. Best at sunrise/sunset for low-angle light and reflections; autumn/winter offer mist and dramatic clouds. Weekday mornings are quiet; bring waterproof footwear for shoreline access.


Small upland reservoir with calm water, reedbeds and rolling Lancashire moorland — great for reflective waterscapes, moody skies, seasonal mist and passerine/waterbird encounters. Easy roadside access on Johnson New Rd with informal parking; public footpaths encircle parts of the shore. No entry fee. Best at sunrise/sunset for low-angle light and reflections; autumn/winter offer mist and dramatic clouds. Weekday mornings are quiet; bring waterproof footwear for shoreline access.