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Greenfield Reservoir

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Greenfield Reservoir is a reservoir in the Saddleworth parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester, in the English Peak District. Lying within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire, above the village of Greenfield, it is on the edge of the Peak District National Park, near the A635 road on Saddleworth Moor. The reservoir is fed by the Greenfield Brook and is above the Yeoman Hey Reservoir, which in turn feeds into Dovestone Reservoir.

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Weather at Greenfield Reservoir

H: 57° L: 49°
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Cloudy
51°
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Feels like 50°
Precipitation
51%
Humidity
86%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Cloudy
51°
6 AM
Cloudy
50°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
52°
12 PM
Light rain shower
57°
3 PM
Cloudy
53°
6 PM
Overcast
55°
9 PM
Overcast
52°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Greenfield Reservoir?
Greenfield Reservoir is a reservoir in Yorkshire.
Can you swim at Greenfield Reservoir?
There is no fixed answer for Greenfield Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Greenfield Reservoir in Yorkshire. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Yorkshire

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