Errwood Reservoir - Buxton Claimed

Errwood Reservoir is a drinking-water reservoir in the Peak District National Park, and close to the boundary with Cheshire.

The reservoir was the second of two reservoirs built in the Goyt Valley, the other one being Fernilee Reservoir.

The reservoir provides drinking water for the town of Stockport and its surrounding areas, and it holds 4,215 million litres of water.

Errwood Sailing Club uses the reservoir for sailing training/racing, and fishing rights are controlled by Errwood Fly Fishing Club.

Attractive wooded valley with moorland surroundings.  Errwood Reservoir offers picnic areas, waymarked walks and the ruins of Errwood Hall.