Newmiller Dam is the lake created by the dam for the new mill :-) The village is called Newmillerdam as in New Mill on the Dam.
The dam was built to provide a lake and therefore power to the mills owned by the Pashley family just south of Wakefield.
The lake and surrounding area is now a nature reserve owned and managed by Wakefield Council.
The lake has a well surfaced path all around it, suitable mostly for pushchairs and wheelchairs as well as kids on bikes. It's a popular place and fun for a short walk.

Ben

February 1, 2021

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I used to come here as a kid and it's good to see that there are still lots of kids visiting the area. Due to it's relatively flat ground and …

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1. A loop of Newmiller Dam

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2. Newmillerdam Lake – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Chevet

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3. Woodland Stream – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Chevet

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60m

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Location: Chevet, Wakefield, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. A loop of Newmiller Dam

2. Newmillerdam Lake – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Chevet

3. Woodland Stream – Newmillerdam Lake loop from Chevet

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