The reservoir and ponds are a remnant of the industrial era. Once used by the factories as a source of water, they've now become a thriving habitat, and support a substantial amount of wildlife. If you're lucky you may see herons fishing, sparrow hawks hunting or coots nesting.
Adjacent to the ponds over the River Irk is the location of the newly built Irk Valley Community School and Crumpsall Recreation ground which supports weekend league football pitches.
Location and Access:
Harpurhey Ponds are located to the north of Harpurhey Road, and are bordered by Waterloo Street and Factory Lane. The main access point is off Factory Lane, and is not suitable for disabled access at present.
Bus numbers 123 and 64 can be taken to the Moston Lane/Factory Lane junction of Rochdale Road, or number 56 can be taken to the junction of Hazelbottom Road and Woodlands Road, from where a short walk leads to Waterloo Road.
Size:
- Harpurhey Reservoirs - 7.2 hectares
- Harpurhey Ponds - 6.3 hectares
- Crumpsall Recreation Ground - 4.3 hectares
Recreation and Usage:
- Open green space for walking,
- Fishing,
- Wildlife watching,
- Football
Links:
From Hendham Vale below Queens Park, walk along Waterloo Road and from there you can walk to the riverside walk through Crumpsall Vale.
Contact us about Harpurhey Reservoir and Ponds by email to parks@manchester.gov.uk