Dowdeswell Reservoir, also known as Dowdeswell Reservoir Lake, is a man-made reservoir located in the parish of Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, England. It was originally built by Cheltenham Corporation to supply drinking water for the town of Cheltenham in 1886 and subsequently became part of the Severn Trent network.

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Dowdeswell Reservoir

The reservoir is a popular spot for walking, hiking, and bird watching. The surrounding woodland provides a habitat for various wildlife species, including:

• Moorhen
   

  Moorhen bird
• Coot
   

  Coot bird
• Mallard
   

  Mallard duck
• Little Grebe
   

  Little Grebe bird
• Great Crested Grebe
   

  Great Crested Grebe bird
• Roe deer
   

  Roe deer
• Muntjac deer
   

  Muntjac deer

The Dowdeswell Reservoir is also a major spawning ground for the Common Toad.

Here are some additional details about Dowdeswell Reservoir:

• Location: Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, England
• Surface area: 26 hectares (64 acres)
• Average depth: 4.6 meters (15 feet)
• Maximum depth: 11 meters (36 feet)