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Eccup reservoir

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Type
  
Reservoir

Surface area
  
91 ha (220 acres)

Managing agency
  
Yorkshire Water

Basin countries
  
United Kingdom

Area
  
79 ha

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Location
  
Alwoodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Designation
  
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Similar
  
Seven Arches Aqueduct, Swinsty Reservoir, Lindley Wood Reservoir, Golden Acre Park, Fewston Reservoir

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Eccup reservoir is a reservoir in Alwoodley, a suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was first constructed in 1843, and later expanded. The open water area is 91 hectares, making it largest area of water in West Yorkshire. The reservoir is owned by Yorkshire Water.

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Map of Eccup Reservoir, Leeds, UK

The reservoir and the surrounding woodlands are both Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The reservoir is now home to a growing population of red kites.

There's a large series of 22 geocaches around Eccup Reservoir.

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References

Eccup reservoir Wikipedia