Rudyard Lake

Rudyard Lake
A narrow lake with trees on either side, and boats on the water
Rudyard Lake is located in Staffordshire
Rudyard Lake
Rudyard Lake
LocationStaffordshire
Coordinates53°8′10″N 2°5′10″W / 53.13611°N 2.08611°W / 53.13611; -2.08611
Typereservoir
Primary outflowsCaldon Canal
Basin countriesUnited Kingdom
Managing agencyCanal & River Trust
Built1799
Surface area664,000 square metres (164 acres)
Water volume2,950,000m³ (648 million gallons)
Rudyard Lake boat house
Rudyard miniature railway train
Lakeside homes

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.