Delph Reservoir

Delph Reservoir, in the valley of Delph Brook, sits above the village of Egerton, near Bolton in Greater Manchester, England.

Delph Reservoir
Sailing on Delph Reservoir
Built14 July 1921
Interactive map of Delph Reservoir

The reservoir, which was officially opened on 14 July 1921, was constructed by John Best & Sons from Edinburgh.[1]  

The reservoir is the home of Delph Sailing Club, which was established in 1962.[2]

The reservoir is currently owned and operated by United Utilities.

References

  1. ^ "Programme for the Opening of Delph Reservoir 1921". Turton Local History Society.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "The History of Delph Sailing Club". Delph Sailing Club.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

53°38′09″N 2°27′18″W / 53.63583°N 2.45500°W / 53.63583; -2.45500

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