Redmires Reservoirs are a series of three reservoirs less than 10 miles away from the centre of Sheffield built between 1833 & 1854.
Despite their proximity to Sheffield, the reservoirs are situated in stunning open moorland. The surrounding landscape to the south is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated for the variety of birds, reptiles and mammals which the landscape supports. The path around the south of the reservoir can be muddy in places but there are various benches along the roadside for you to sit and marvel at the landscape.
At the top reservoir there is a Plughole Overspill, much smaller and shallower than the nearby Ladybower Reservoir Plugholes, but something i have wanted to see inside for myself. I have seen numerous images taken whilst it is dry inside but how about when its actually overflowing? Thats what i wanted to do so here are my iamges and a video link. I hope you enjoy.
Despite their proximity to Sheffield, the reservoirs are situated in stunning open moorland. The surrounding landscape to the south is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, designated for the variety of birds, reptiles and mammals which the landscape supports. The path around the south of the reservoir can be muddy in places but there are various benches along the roadside for you to sit and marvel at the landscape.
At the top reservoir there is a Plughole Overspill, much smaller and shallower than the nearby Ladybower Reservoir Plugholes, but something i have wanted to see inside for myself. I have seen numerous images taken whilst it is dry inside but how about when its actually overflowing? Thats what i wanted to do so here are my iamges and a video link. I hope you enjoy.
