The Turton Reservoirs

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The Turton Reservoirs

A chain of three reservoirs in the Turton area with good walking routes and car park facilities and a cafe at the Jumbles reservoir.

Local History

Historic monuments near The Turton Reservoirs

  • Coking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower House – 2.67 km away
  • Stone circle, ring cairn and two round cairns on Cheetham Close – 1.80 km away
  • Roman road at Bottom o’ th’ Knotts Brow – 1.95 km away
  • Higher Mill, Helmshore – 6.53 km away
  • Steam tramway reversing triangle – 4.95 km away
  • Affetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse Inn – 3.96 km away
  • Promontory fort called Castlesteads on the east bank of the Irwell 550m SSE of Banks Farm – 7.64 km away