Getting There
Sat Nav: B94 5SL
Leave the M42 at Junction 3, taking the exit for Foreshaw Heath, Earlswood Trading Estates. Eastbound 2nd exit, Westbound 4th exit.
At the T-junction turn left to Earlswood Nursery and Garden Centre. Pass the Nursery and continue over the railway bridge until a sign to the Manor Farm Craft Centre (Wood Lane).
Turn right at the crossroads and follow the main lane to the left.
At the crossroads, turn right. The Reservoir is immediately on your right.
Return to M42 Junction 3
To return to the M42 Junction 3, turn left out of the car park, then 1st left to drive along Valley Road. Follow the main lane to the right.
Upon reaching the crossroads, turn left to return down Wood Lane.
At the T-Junction, turn left along Rumbush Lane, driving over the railway line and, when the road bends round to the left, take the right turn to drive along Forshaw Heath Lane. This will bring you back to the M42 Junction 3.
Earlswood Lakes – Windmill Pool
Leave the car park and turn left, to follow the road around the side of the pub – Valley Road.
This walk takes you around the perimeter of the ‘Windmill Pool' and is flat, easy walking. In wet weather, the path can get muddy and wellies are a good idea.
If your dog needs more of a challenge, the following is an optional start to the walk.
Look for a footpath starting next to a lamppost (before the road divides into two) and follow this path into the woods. This is an ideal spot for dogs to stretch their legs under the canopy of the large trees here. To join the path ‘proper' around the reservoir, cross the stream boy scout style with the dubious looking rope swing or simply splash across and scrabble up the bank on the other side.
The completely flat route starts a few paces further along at a wooden kissing gate on the left. Go through the gate to join the path and this will take you around the lake. To avoid returning the boat house and walking back on the road, turn round after 15-20 minutes and retrace your route.
Facilities
At The Reservoir – free parking, food available, children's play area. Dogs are not particularly welcomed, according to company policy, but the very helpful staff here pointed out a small outdoor seating area where dogs are permitted.
Useful Links
Earlswood Lakes
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