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Lifford Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool today

Lifford Reservoir in the Kings Norton district of Birmingham, England was built by the Worcester & Birmingham Canal company in 1815 to compensate Lifford Mill for water lost to the canal. It is located at the junction of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and is on the River Rea Cycle Route. Angling is permitted subject to a charge outside the spring close season.

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Weather at Lifford Reservoir

H: 65° L: 52°
Sunny
Sunny
56°
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Feels like 51°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
60%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1.3
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
55°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
53°
6 AM
Cloudy
52°
9 AM
Sunny
56°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
64°
3 PM
Overcast
64°
6 PM
Overcast
64°
9 PM
Overcast
60°

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Frequently asked questions

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