Chellow Dene is a local beauty spot on the western outskirts of Bradford which can be reached by public transport. Although within the City boundaries Chellow Dene reservoirs lie within a quiet wooded valley and are a haven for wildlife including herons and owls.
The reservoirs were constructed by Bradford Corporation in Victorian times to provide a stable water supply for the people of Bradford. The upper reservoir was the first to be built, in 1844. The lower reservoir constructed in 1853. The reservoirs are no longer used to provide a water supply and were acquired by Bradford Council in 1974 and are maintained for recreational purposes. The reservoirs feed into Bradford Beck.
A walk around Chellow Dene
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