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Haweswater Reservoir

Haweswater reservoir is one of our most visited countryside parks and reservoirs and you can see why! Haweswater reservoir is the highest lake in the Lake District. The vast water and beautiful land makes for some spectacular views. Also, along the water’s edge there is a sense of wilderness, and is the perfect place for wildlife lovers. It is also a great spot for keen birdwatchers, with sightings of Peregrines, Dippers and Redstarts.

Haweswater resrevoir

Penrith, Bampton, Penrith, CA10 2RP. Tel: 01768 772 334. Open all day, every day.

Mardale Head car park

Penrith, Bampton, Penrith CA10 2RP. Free to park. Open 10:30am - 4:30pm.

Activities and site information

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Bridleways

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Bird watching

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Information board

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Walking routes

See bridleways as demarked on OS maps of the area.

This is a great spot for keen birdwatchers with sightings of Peregrines, Dippers and Redstarts.

Haweswater is an RSPB (the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) reserve and we work closely with them to manage Haweswater reservoir.

Information board with map of reservoir and site information, located opposite the dam on the main public road.

Haweswater has a circular route around the reservoir which is marked on the site board. This can take 5-6 hours and is perfect for the more adventurous walkers! However, there is also walking trails for all levels.

 

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Education Pack

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Reservoir safety

Find out how to stay safe at our countryside parks and reservoirs

 

For more information on rules and guidance, click the button below.

Rules and reservoir guidance

If you have any general enquiries, please speak to our friendly team on 0345 672 3723.

You may also want to read about:

Blue-green algae

Giant hogweed

Recreation permits

Haweswater Reservoir map

Important notice

Heavy rainfall and sewer flooding

The heavy rainfall may be causing flooding in some parts of the region.

Our teams are out working hard across the region helping our customers who have experienced sewer flooding in their homes.

If you’re experiencing flooding from a road or footpath and there is no evidence of sewage (toilet paper etc.) please report this to your local council, who are responsible for highways drainage flooding.

Please be aware that our phone lines are much busier than normal, take a look at our flooding page for further advice on what to do if you’re affected by flooding.

Heavy rainfall across the North West may be causing flooding in some parts of the region. Our teams are out working hard across the region helping our customers who have experienced sewer flooding in their homes.

Flooding advice

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