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Muddy ground leading towards Derwent Reservoir showing the low water levels and the danger of getting too close

NEWSFLASH – Derwent Reservoir

Derwent Reservoirs Posted: 22nd August 2022
UPDATE 30 AUG 2022 – **UPDATE** the area above Millshields to the nature reserve is now closed due to condition’s ** Water levels at Derwent Reservoir have dropped exposing large areas of dangerous soft ground making the banks on the south shore unsafe for fishing. Your safety and comfort is our primary concern and we are sorry to inform you that we have taken the decision to close that section ...
Shot of Derwent Reservoir with very low water levels. The land leading up to the water is sandy, muddy and looks dangerous to walk on

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS AND ANGLERS

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hanningfield Hury Kielder Lockwood Beck Scaling Dam Whittle Dene Reservoirs Posted: 12th August 2022
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS Please be aware that our water levels are lower than usual so lots of unsafe ground ...

DERWENT FEST 2022 – You don’t want to miss it

Derwent Event Posted: 13th May 2022
We are super excited to announce the launch of ticket sales for our charity music and family weekend festival, Derwent ...
Derwent

Millshields Picnic site temporary closure notice – 5th April 2022

Derwent Reservoirs Posted: 29th March 2022
Important information Millshields Picnic site Derwent Reservoir /Waterside Park We would like to notify all visitors and anglers of a temporary closure to Millshields Picnic site. The site will be closed on Tuesday 5 April all day to allow it to be used as film Set for an ITV production. We would like to thank our customers in advance for their patience and understanding. For those of who may be ...

Grassholme reservoir access restrictions 2022

Grassholme Reservoirs Posted: 14th March 2022
Essential upgrades to the spillways at Grassholme reservoir will be continuing throughout 2022, so we would like to make you ...
Man holding his catch of the day at Hanningfield Waterside Park

2022 Season – permit prices remain the same as 2021!

Reservoirs Posted: 23rd February 2022
We are pleased to announce the opening of our 2022 season, which will be on Saturday 12 March at our ...

Scaling Dam – Important Trout Fishing Announcement

Scaling Dam Posted: 15th February 2022
During the pandemic we have had the opportunity to look at our current angling options across the region and the challenging decision has been made to change the way Scaling Dam is operated. Over the past decade we have seen a big decrease in the number of anglers at Scaling Dam, and with the inflation in prices to stock the reservoir versus the number of visitors, it means that it ...

Fontburn Waterside Park closed due to storm damage

Fontburn Reservoirs Posted: 9th December 2021
For the safety of all our visitors, Fontburn Waterside Park has been closed to the public until further notice. Wind ...

Winter opening times and prices from 1 November 2021

Derwent Fontburn Grassholme Hury Kielder Lockwood Beck Scaling Dam Reservoirs Posted: 1st November 2021
As the clocks have gone back, and the dark nights are settling in earlier, we have updated all the opening ...

Hanningfield Fishing Opening Hours – October 2021 Update

Hanningfield Waterside Parks Posted: 1st October 2021
Due to the darker nights starting to come in, our fishing times will be changing over the next month. At Hanningfield Waterside Park, from Sunday 3rd October fishing will be 8.00am to 6.00pm. From Sunday 17th October this will change to closing at 5.30pm and from Sunday 31st October, closing will be at 4.00pm. Any further updates to closing times will be updated on this website and our social pages. ...

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