Dowdeswell Reservoir Lake Literature

Dowdeswell Reservoir, also known as Dowdeswell Reservoir Lake, is a man-made reservoir located in the parish of Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, England. It was originally built by Cheltenham Corporation to supply drinking water for the town of Cheltenham in 1886 and subsequently became part of the Severn Trent network.

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Dowdeswell Reservoir

The reservoir is a popular spot for walking, hiking, and bird watching. The surrounding woodland provides a habitat for various wildlife species, including:

  • Moorhen
     
  • Coot
     
  • Mallard
     
  • Little Grebe
     
  • Great Crested Grebe
     
  • Roe deer
     
  • Muntjac deer
     

The Dowdeswell Reservoir is also a major spawning ground for the Common Toad.

 

Here are some additional details about Dowdeswell Reservoir:

  • Location: Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, England
  • Surface area: 26 hectares (64 acres)
  • Average depth: 4.6 meters (15 feet)
  • Maximum depth: 11 meters (36 feet)
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