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Royd Moor Reservoir
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It’s a reservoir so it’s pretty deep, Yorkshire water discourage swimming although never had any comments. It’s a very busy place in summer with locals coming here to sunbathe on the beach, can be popular with teenagers in the summer too. It’s a lovely reservoir in the woods, I’ve glimpsed hares playing on the banks oblivious to me swimming nearby. Popular walking spot too. Lots of entry points.. beach entry on summer (not usually muddy), with entry amongst the ‘mangroves’ In winter
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Getting there
Park at car park and then follow track. Where it forks, take the left hand fork through the trees, kept following path, there are lots of entry points along that bank, most popular being gateposts (look for two old stone gateposts in the trees to right of path and head down to waters edge) car park w3w ///woof.months.hacksaw
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Easy entry at ///panoramic.offices.additives not usually muddy but in winter you do need to enter through the ‘mangroves’
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Before you go
- Cold water shock is real. Enter slowly and control your breathing.
- Lake water can be much colder below the surface (thermocline)
- Stay close to shore until you know the conditions
- Watch for boat traffic and stay visible with a tow float
- Check for blue-green algae warnings before swimming
Conditions change fast. Always check the latest data, read recent community reports, and swim within your ability.
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Is this lake safe for swimming?
Check the Conditions tab for surface state and wind conditions. Review the Quality tab if this is a designated bathing water. Always read recent community reports for local advice.
How cold is the water?
Check the Temperature tab for the current estimate and 7-day trend. Lakes hold heat longer than rivers but can develop a thermocline. The water below the surface can be dramatically colder.
What should I bring?
A tow float for visibility (especially important where boats operate), warm layers for after, and consider a wetsuit in colder months. Check for designated swimming areas.