Tring Reservoirs

Tring is at the summit level of the Grand Union Canal. The four reservoirs at Wilstone, Tringford, Startops End and Marsworth supply water for the canal and are also a haven for wildlife. A national nature reserve since 1955, the reservoirs were redesignated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1987.

The Friends of Tring Reservoirs website covers the history of the reservoirs, the wildlife to be found, maps, directions and a lot of ornithological data. The Impressions of Tring Reservoirs website captures images of the local wildlife around the reservoirs providing an insight into what can be seen by visitors. Information for walkers and ornithologists is also available from www.waterscape.com or by ringing British Waterways at Milton Keynes on 01908 302500.

There are car parks at Marsworth (GR SP 919140) and near Wilstone (GR SP 904135).

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