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Sunday 21st March 2010

 

Foremark Reservoir

Foremark Reservoir is 230 acres of water situated in the heart of the National Forest between Derby and Burton-on-Trent. Treasured mainly for its wildlife habitats, the Reservoir is also a centre for those who love the outdoors, whether its participating in watersports on the water, or enjoying a cycling or walking trail around the Reservoir.

The Reservoir was built in the 1970s originally to supply Leicester and the East Midlands with drinking water. Today it supplies Melbourne water treatment works. It has a surface area of 230 acres.