Edgbaston reservoir, originally known as rotton Park reservoir and is around 800 meters in length. its primarily use is as a canal feeder for the Birmingham canal. But us also used by sailing clubs and joggers and cyclist ,the shore length is 2.5 kilometres (1.6m). And is a site of importance for nature and was built by Thomas Telford in 1827.

Jean-Luc

February 10, 2025

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ecobirmingham

December 4, 2020

Cycling

Great green space close to the City Centre. Lovely to ride around the reservoir with great surfaced path all the way around and fantastic views. Great links via Harborne Walkway and canal to make a nice cycle route.

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1. Seagull Viewing Point – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Smethwick High Street and Crocketts Lane Conservation Area

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2. Edgbaston Reservoir – Seagull Viewing Point loop from The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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3. Birmingham Canals – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Birmingham Snow Hill

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Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Edgbaston Reservoir

1. Seagull Viewing Point – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Smethwick High Street and Crocketts Lane Conservation Area

2. Edgbaston Reservoir – Seagull Viewing Point loop from The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

3. Birmingham Canals – Edgbaston Reservoir loop from Birmingham Snow Hill

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