Eccup reservoir was built in 1897, using just an earth bank, filled with puddling clay to retain the water. It is the largest and deepest in West Yorkshire, covering 79 hectares, and holding 6.5million cubic metres of water. During the big drought, the field or paddock at the junction of the access road and the A61 was the site of the off – loading point for the road tankers who brought thousands of gallons of water from Northumbria to keep the reservoir and therefore Leeds topped up with water. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is a good place to see the red kites. The reservoir is home to a large number of water birds, some of whom are permanent residents and some are migrants.
Please take care when in the woods as there may be the odd snake about. They will move out of your way if they sense your approach but dogs etc may startle them.
THERE IS NO NEED TO TRESPASS ON THE GOLF COURSE.
