Chew Reservoir
Chew Reservoir
Chew Reservoir is located high on the moorland, to the east of Oldham.
Chew Reservoir is on the Chew Brook before it drops down to Dovestone and is a popular hiking area.
Created: 26 December 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Chew Reservoir Details
Chew Reservoir is a small freshwater lake in Greater Manchester, situated at an altitude of around 486 meters and is shallow.
The shoreline of Chew Reservoir is approximately 2.606 Kilometers all the way round.
- Altitude: 486 m
- Shoreline: 2.606 Km
- Depth: Shallow
Chew Reservoir
Chew Reservoir LiDAR Map
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Local History around Chew Reservoir
There are some historic monuments around including:
Castleshaw Roman forts, 250m west of Castle Shaw FarmMelandra Castle Roman fortRingwork in Castlehill WoodRoman fortlet 320m east of Highstones.Wildlife in and around Chew Reservoir
Chew Reservoir Birds
There are 5 species of birds recorded as found near Chew Reservoir.
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba subsp. yarrellii) |
| Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) |
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