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The reservoir feeds the River Ouse located in [[West Sussex]], England {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=out}} north of [[Haywards Heath]]. The villages of [[Ardingly]] and [[Balcombe]] are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. It was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the reservoir. It is filled with water pumped from the River Ouse when river flows are high. The water is stored in the reservoir before being treated and distributed to consumers. |
The reservoir feeds the River Ouse located in [[West Sussex]], England {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=out}} north of [[Haywards Heath]]. The villages of [[Ardingly]] and [[Balcombe]] are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. It was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the reservoir. It is filled with water pumped from the River Ouse when river flows are high. The water is stored in the reservoir before being treated and distributed to consumers. |
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The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including [[wind surfing]], [[kayaking]], [[powerboating]] and [[dinghy sailing]]. The reservoir is also used by Ardingly Rowing Club.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ardingly Rowing Club {{!}} Welcome |url=https://www.ardinglyrowingclub.co.uk/ |website=www.ardinglyrowingclub.co.uk |accessdate=29 April 2020}}</ref> |
The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including [[wind surfing]], [[kayaking]], [[powerboating]] [[paddle boarding]]and [[dinghy sailing]]. The reservoir is also used by Ardingly Rowing Club.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ardingly Rowing Club {{!}} Welcome |url=https://www.ardinglyrowingclub.co.uk/ |website=www.ardinglyrowingclub.co.uk |accessdate=29 April 2020}}</ref> |
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The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public [[Rights of way in England and Wales|rights of way]] and bridleways. [[Ornithologists]] are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. |
The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public [[Rights of way in England and Wales|rights of way]] and bridleways. [[Ornithologists]] are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank. |
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Revision as of 21:00, 2 June 2022
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Ardingly, West Sussex |
| OS grid | TQ 329 294 |
| Area | 74.5 hectares (184 acres) |
| Managed by | South East Water |
Ardingly Reservoir is west of Ardingly in West Sussex. The southern end is a 74.5-hectare (184-acre) Local Nature Reserve owned and managed by South East Water.[1][2]
The reservoir feeds the River Ouse located in West Sussex, England 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Haywards Heath. The villages of Ardingly and Balcombe are immediately to the east and north of the reservoir respectively. It was created in 1978 by damming Shell Brook, a tributary of the River Ouse which flows into the Ouse about 500m south of the reservoir. It is filled with water pumped from the River Ouse when river flows are high. The water is stored in the reservoir before being treated and distributed to consumers.
The Ardingly Activity Centre provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, kayaking, powerboating paddle boardingand dinghy sailing. The reservoir is also used by Ardingly Rowing Club.[3]
The west bank of the reservoir is private property of the Balcombe Estate but the north, south and east shores offer public rights of way and bridleways. Ornithologists are catered for with two bird hides situated on the east bank.
References
- ^ "Ardingly Reservoir". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Map of Ardingly Reservoir". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Ardingly Rowing Club | Welcome". www.ardinglyrowingclub.co.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2020.