Rudyard Lake | |
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Location | Staffordshire |
Coordinates | 53°8′10″N 2°5′10″W / 53.13611°N 2.08611°W |
Type | reservoir |
Primary outflows | Caldon Canal |
Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Managing agency | Canal & River Trust |
Built | 1799 |
Surface area | 664,000 square metres (164 acres) |
Water volume | 2,950,000m³ (648 million gallons) |
Rudyard Lake is a reservoir in Rudyard, Staffordshire, located north-west of the town of Leek, Staffordshire. It was constructed in the late 18th century to feed the Caldon Canal. During the 19th century, it was a popular destination for daytrippers taking advantage of easy access using the newly constructed North Staffordshire Railway. The lake is still used for many water activities such as boating, canoeing, fishing and also for walks and recreational steam train trips.