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'''Ardingly Reservoir''' is west of [[Ardingly]] in [[West Sussex]]. The southern end is a {{convert| 74.5 |ha|acre|abbr=off|adj=on}} [[Local Nature Reserve]] owned and managed by [[South East Water]].<ref name=LNR>{{cite web|url=https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteLNRDetail.aspx?SiteCode=L1009302&SiteName=&countyCode=46&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Ardingly Reservoir |series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England| accessdate= 23 July 2019}}</ref><ref name=LNRmap>{{cite web|url=https://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=Ref_CODE%3D%271009302%27 |title=Map of Ardingly Reservoir |series= Local Nature Reserves |publisher=Natural England| accessdate= 23 July 2019}}</ref> |
'''Ardingly Reservoir''' is west of [[Ardingly]] in [[West Sussex]]. The southern end is a {{convert| 74.5 |ha|acre|abbr=off|adj=on}} [[Local Nature Reserve]] owned and managed by [[South East Water]].<ref name=LNR>{{cite web|url=https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteLNRDetail.aspx?SiteCode=L1009302&SiteName=&countyCode=46&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Ardingly Reservoir |series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England| accessdate= 23 July 2019}}</ref><ref name=LNRmap>{{cite web|url=https://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=Ref_CODE%3D%271009302%27 |title=Map of Ardingly Reservoir |series= Local Nature Reserves |publisher=Natural England| accessdate= 23 July 2019}}</ref> |
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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, Sussex|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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Ardingly Activity Centre<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ardingly Activity Centre - Sailing, Windsurfing, Paddleboard & Kayak Hire! |url=https://www.ardinglyactivitycentre.co.uk/ |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=Ardingly Activity Centre |language=en-GB}}</ref> provides watersports for the public including [[wind surfing]], [[kayaking]], [[powerboating]], [[paddle boarding|paddleboarding]] and [[dinghy sailing]] as well the Black Hut Kiosk that serves drinks and snacks. The reservoir is also used regularly 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> and Mid Sussex Tri Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home - Mid Sussex Tri Club |url=https://www.midsussextriclub.com/ |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=www.midsussextriclub.com}}</ref> |
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The reservoir is a popular [[fishing]] venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of [[freshwater]] fishing for [[carp]], [[tench]], [[Pike (fish)|pike]], [[Rutilus|roach]], [[rudd]], [[eel]], [[gudgeon]], [[European perch]] and [[bream]]. |
The reservoir is a popular [[fishing]] venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of [[freshwater]] fishing for [[carp]], [[tench]], [[Pike (fish)|pike]], [[Rutilus|roach]], [[rudd]], [[eel]], [[gudgeon]], [[European perch]] and [[bream]]. |
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Revision as of 11:21, 17 August 2023
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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.
Ardingly Activity Centre[3] provides watersports for the public including wind surfing, kayaking, powerboating, paddleboarding and dinghy sailing as well the Black Hut Kiosk that serves drinks and snacks. The reservoir is also used regularly by Ardingly Rowing Club[4] and Mid Sussex Tri Club.[5]
The reservoir is a popular fishing venue offering 3 miles (5 km) of freshwater fishing for carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd, eel, gudgeon, European perch and bream.
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 Activity Centre - Sailing, Windsurfing, Paddleboard & Kayak Hire!". Ardingly Activity Centre. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- ^ "Ardingly Rowing Club | Welcome". www.ardinglyrowingclub.co.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Home - Mid Sussex Tri Club". www.midsussextriclub.com. Retrieved 17 August 2023.