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Brent Reservoir

Reservoir

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The Brent Reservoir (popularly called the Welsh Harp) is a reservoir in North West London. It straddles the boundary between the boroughs of Brent and Barnet and is owned by the Canal & River Trust. The reservoir takes its informal name from a public house called The Welsh Harp, which stood nearby until the early 1970s.

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Weather at Brent Reservoir

H: 70° L: 54°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
68°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
36%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
4.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
58°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Sunny
54°
9 AM
Sunny
59°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
66°
3 PM
Cloudy
69°
6 PM
Overcast
70°
9 PM
Overcast
66°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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Location & Contact

South East England

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