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Butterley Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

Butterley Reservoir is a reservoir in Derbyshire, England. The reservoir was built to provide water for the Cromford Canal which opened for use in 1794. The Codnor Park and Butterley Park reservoirs also provided water to the Cromford Canal.

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Weather at Butterley Reservoir

H: 64° L: 48°
Sunny
Sunny
56°
|
Feels like 50°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
63%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
1.3
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Clear
49°
6 AM
Sunny
48°
9 AM
Sunny
56°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
62°
6 PM
Overcast
60°
9 PM
Cloudy
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Butterley Reservoir?
Butterley Reservoir is a reservoir in West Midlands.
Can you swim at Butterley Reservoir?
There is no fixed answer for Butterley Reservoir: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Butterley 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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