| High Rid Reservoir | |
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  High Rid Reservoir | |
| Location | Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°35′15″N2°30′15″W / 53.58750°N 2.50417°W /53.58750; -2.50417 |
High Rid Reservoir is a small, stone-sided reservoir close toLostock Junction. It lies three miles to the west ofBolton town centre,Greater Manchester.[1]
As of August 2020, the site at High Rid is now operated byLancashire Outdoor Activities Initiative who have exclusive access through its licence withUnited Utilities. LOAI is a charity who also operate theAnderton Centre onLower Rivington Reservoir who offer opportunities for everyone to access the water, as well as advance education and improve quality of life.
Up until Oct 2017 High Rid Reservoir was used by Bolton Council, under licence fromUnited Utilities, to stage activities for young people aged 13 to 19, and up to the age of 25 for those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities.[2] These activities includecanoeing,kayaking,raft building andsailing.[2] The reservoir is also used by Bolton Canoe Club for various activities.[3]
Despite its size, High Rid Reservoir is, and has been, home to many different kinds of bird. During the winter many different bird species, includinglittle grebe,tufted duck andgoldeneye can be found.[1] Sightings, and short term residencies, ofgreater scaup,grey phalarope,ring-necked duck andlong-tailed duck have also been documented.[1]
In December 2009, a man was found dead in the frozen High Rid Reservoir after it is thought he jumped in to rescue his dog.[4]