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Gailey Upper Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

Gailey Reservoir is a pair of canal feeder reservoirs in South Staffordshire, separated by a dam, and owned by the Canal & River Trust. Gailey Upper Reservoir is to the east; Gailey Lower Reservoir to the west. A connected reservoir, Calf Heath Reservoir, stands a little further to the west, beyond the M6 motorway.

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Weather at Gailey Upper Reservoir

H: 64° L: 50°
Overcast
Overcast
64°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
41%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
4.2
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
53°
3 AM
Cloudy
51°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
50°
9 AM
Sunny
56°
12 PM
Overcast
64°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
6 PM
Overcast
61°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
58°

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Frequently asked questions

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

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Location & Contact

West Midlands

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