Abbeystead Weir by munki-boy
Abbeystead Weir
The outflow at the western end of Abbeystead Reservoir is spectacular and well-worth a look, despite being an artificial waterfall it is a feat of engineering and looks great.
A large, curved basin like structure allows water to flow from the reservoir down an stone-lined channel to a high weir and into the river Wyre below.
There is a small picnic area adjacent but there has been some disruption to the site in recent years as some major construction work has been in-progress including the addition of a long fish-pass.
Abbeystead Weir is in Forest Of Bowland AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 11 March 2019 Edited: 29 November 2023
Abbeystead Weir
Wyre - Upper Details
Wyre - Upper
Wyre - Upper is a river in Lancashire
Wyre - Upper takes in water from an area around 59.095 km2 in size and is part of the Wyre and Calder catchment area.
Wyre - Upper is 43.904 km long and is not designated artificial or heavily modified.
Abbeystead Weir LiDAR Map
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Local History around Abbeystead Weir
There are some historic monuments around including:
Castle Hill motte, DolphinholmeRemains of the gas plant, chimney, wheel pit and mill race of Dolphinholme Worsted MillRoman kilns 25yds (20m) NE of Fairyhill Cottage.
