The in bloom group have been doing a great job on the grassed area at the school car park.
This is a beautifully simple route which takes you on a loop round Ardsley Reservoir. Vehicles driving on the footpath to get past parked vehicles and oncoming traffic. Written by Beth Related Posts. At just short of 2.5 kilometres this loop provides a perfect route for those who want to work on their pacing. Start in the car park and take a left to head down towards the reservoir. There are no steps or stiles, and the only gate on the route is wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly (with a radar key).By car: you can use the free car park (WF3 1EE), which is just off Haigh Moor Road, on the western side of the reservoir. Get your act together Yorkshire Water, before there is a serious incident. At Harlaw, from the car park to and from the reservoir: follow the woodland path to the reservoir; return to the car park via the access road; At Flotterstone. Not too much in terms of hidden/overgrown footpaths either. Here you meet a fork in the path, take either a right or a left and follow the path to complete a loop. Follow the woodland path towards the reservoirs; Return to the car park via the access road – keep right; In all locations please do not congregate in the car parks or stop on narrow paths. Take in the fresh air and the stunning scenery as you go.The views looking out towards Emley Moor and beyond on a clear day from the South of the reservoir are superb and well worth stopping to appreciate!With a surface area of nearly 60 acres, Ardsley reservoir stores water which has been transported from as far as Ripponden and Barnsley. The water is used to supply the residents of Wakefield as well as the nearby Coca-Cola plant.For more information about Ardsley Reservoir take a look at Why not share it! Situated on the urban fringes of Wakefield, there are nearby public transport links and it is ideal for a leisurely early morning or evening visit.Well surfaced pathways or a tarmac track. Large puddles can sometimes collect on the path across the embankment after spells of wet weather. As mentioned, this route starts in the carpark for Ardsley Reservoir. Vehicles parked on the footpaths and forcing pedestrians into the road. This is a small reservoir, which appears to be a favourite for less than considerate dog walkers - dodge the dog muck and you'll be fine! Consistently flat gradient. Here you meet a fork in the path, take either a right or a left and follow the path to complete a loop. The area is mostly flat and enjoys beautiful views out over the Yorkshire landscape towards Emley Moor. Since the government guidelines have changed, we’ve been working hard to devise a plan to keep everyone safe while enjoying our beautiful reservoirs. Located just outside of Wakefield, it is a great place to get a break from the City.Start in the car park and take a left to head down towards the reservoir. We’ve reopened the car parks at this reservoir so visitors can walk around them as long as social distancing rules are observed.To help direct visitors, we’ve installed some new signs that are there for everyone to follow so please take a moment to read them.Please maintain social distancing when walking around the reservoirPlease follow designated paths. This is an otherwise nice route - good parking at the Ardsley reservoir and a little elevation. Take in the fresh air and the stunning scenery as you go. The paths are there to keep you and our key workers safe.Some of our paths may be closed off. August 20, 2019 by Beth No Comments. They would especially like to thank the lady who came out with coffee for them! What a disaster Yorkshire Water have created at Ardsley Reservoir by closing the car park and leaving the reservoir open to the public.