Sparth Reservoir

No. 2732 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 2 for wild swims. Nature, 27.7 km from Edale, just outside the Peak District National Park.

A reservoir with a bathing spot.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
June, July, AugustNot for January, February, March, April, October, November, Decemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

No other facts are known yet.

Why it ranks here

Score 0.54 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The MoorlandsStay, 30 km from Edale, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Riverhead Brewery Tap27 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The New Inn27 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Shakespeare27 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Sands House29 km from Edale, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Colne Valley Museum30 km from Edale, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Colne Valley Leisure Centre29 km from Edale, just outside the parkRainy day
Marsden Moor Estate Exhibition27 km from Edale, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Scammon Water Sailing Club31 km from Edale, just outside the parkRainy day