Tittesworth Water
Description
Tittesworth Water is situated on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park. Open all year round, we offer a broad range of activities. Tittesworth Water occupies a beautiful setting with The Roaches as its breathtaking backdrop.
Severn Trent Water built the visitor centre in 1998 although the reservoir was first constructed as early as 1858. It is now used to store the water supplying homes and businesses in parts of the Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent and Leek.
There are over 100 hectares of rich wildlife habitat, linking the agricultural landscape of North Staffordshire with the wild moorlands of the Peak District. Tittesworth has a wide variety of habitats, from conifer plantation and semi ancient woods to wildflower meadows and marshland. This variety of habitat enables us to provide food, shelter and water for a wide variety of wildlife species.
What wildlife can I see there?
Lapwing, snipe and curlew are regular visitors to the fields around Tittesworth and when water levels fall in the Summer the exposed mud attracts birds such as oystercatchers, plovers and herons. The meadows are rich in wild flowers such as purple spotted orchid, ox-eye daisy and birds foot trefoil. These plants also provide food for butterflies such as the meadow brown.
What is Tittesworth’s role in the water supply?
Tittesworth Water pumps on average 28 million litres of water a day and has the capacity to provide up to 45 million litres a day. This water is then distributed to households and businesses in parts of Stoke on Trent, Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Where does the water come from?
Water flows into Tittesworth Reservoir from the Upper River Churnet. Most of the water comes from winter floods, the reservoir acts as a huge storage tank, taking water in and out when needed.
What happens to the water at Tittesworth?
The water from the reservoir is treated to drinking water standards at Tittesworth Treatment Works and pumped into a storage reservoir at Ladderedge. The water from Ladderedge, in conjunction with borehole water from Wallgrange, Poolend and Highgate, is then distributed to homes and businesses to be used by our customers.
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We are very sorry but the footpaths around the reservoir are closed again today. The visitor centre is open as normal.
We are sorry but we have had to close our footpaths on site due to fallen trees. We will update on the situation daily.
Good Morning, Tittesworth will remain closed today due to severe weather conditions.
Good morning, Tittesworth will remain closed due to the weather conditions. If we have any updates throughout the day, we will let you know.
Due to the weather conditions site is now closed. We will review in the morning and keep you updated.
The hedge laying course went well today, thanks to all who participated.
Lunch time on the hedge laying course today.
"February's fair maid" - the Snowdrop.
Half term break.
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Did anyone else see the rainbow yesterday afternoon?
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A big thank you to @janinemh_ and everyone else who joined the rangers at Tittesworth Water to learn hedge laying skills at the weekend. As you can see they've done a fantastic job creating and maintaining hedgerows in this corner of the Peak District, keeping them looking great for many years to come. Thanks to @janinemh_ for allowing us to share this pic of your hard work!
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A beautiful Staffordshire sunrise to brighten a dark winters day- a treat for those out & about early enough to enjoy it! You can see the snow-covered Staffordshire moorlands beyond Tittesworth Water, all viewed from the @twscentre jetty. A big thank you to @doeypoon for letting us share this cracking shot.
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Lovely walk with friends around the reservoir followed by an enormous lunch of sausage, black pudding mash, peas and onion gravy 🐷🥔🥔🥔🌭🌭🌭💚💛 Even I couldn't finish all this! 😱👊💪🚶🍃🍂🌿🍁 #timewithfriends #walking #outandabout #liss #cardio #freshair #goodforthesoul #goodforthemind #beactive #biglunch #carbcoma #sausagethursday #carbsareyourfriend #carbmonster #eyesbiggerthanmybelly #daysoutwithfriends #balancedmeals #moderation #timeforanap 😴💤
Now officially one of Britain's Favourite Walks a visit to The Roaches in Staffordshire allows fantastic vistas of the surrounding Peak District. You can enjoy views of The Roaches from nearby Tittesworth Water or drop in for well-earned hot drink and piece of cake after you've conquered the gritstone ridge!
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