Barnell Reservoir

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Barnell Reservoir

This small nature reserve features broadleaved woodland and ferns surrounding a redundant reservoir. An area rich in birds, bats and invertebrates.

Location

Patrick Road
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A static map of Barnell Reservoir

Know before you go

Size
2 hectares

Access

Controlled

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Assistance dogs only

When to visit

Opening times

By appointment

Best time to visit

Contact MWT Reserves Officer, tricia@mwt.im

About the reserve

Barnell reservoir was constructed in the 1880's as a water supply for Peel and used until the late 1940's. Most of the reservoir is surrounded by woodland where luxuriant ferns thrive in the damp conditions and primroses and bluebells are a feature in the spring.  A small area of the dam wall is a wildflower-rich grassland.

Management: Nature can take its course in the woodland whilst the vegetation on the reservoir dam embankment is cut annually to encourage a range of grassland and wetland plants and prevent scrub taking over.

Contact us

Tricia Sayle, Reserves Officer
Contact number: 01624 844432
Contact email: tricia@mwt.im