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Blackbrook Reservoir
Reservoir
Blackbrook Reservoir is a 33.4-hectare (83-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Shepshed and Whitwick in Leicestershire. The reservoir was constructed in 1796 in order to feed the Charnwood Forest Canal, which has long since vanished. The first dam constructed was an earthworks one, and this failed on 20 February 1799.
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- Where is Blackbrook Reservoir?
- Blackbrook Reservoir is a reservoir in West Midlands.
- Can you swim at Blackbrook Reservoir?
- There is no fixed answer for Blackbrook Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Blackbrook Reservoir in West Midlands. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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West Midlands
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