Reservoirs
Dovestone Reservoir, east of Oldham, is accessed from the A635 road, one of four reservoirs in the valley supplying water to Manchester. The valley is surrounded by rocky outcrops and moorland. Spruce and pine plantations are found in the valley and broad-leaved trees have been introduced to provide a more diverse habitat.
The first reservoir in the chain, Yeoman Hey, was built in 1880 and Chew Reservoir, built in 1914, was, when built the highest reservoir in the British Isles at 1,601 feet (488 m) above sea level. The bed of the tramway, built to aid its construction remains visible. The area around the reservoir is used for recreation.
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