| Grimsbury Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oxfordshire |
| Coordinates | 52°4′32″N1°19′53″W / 52.07556°N 1.33139°W /52.07556; -1.33139 |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | River Cherwell |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Average depth | 8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Water volume | 275 Ml (60×10 |
Grimsbury Reservoir is a relatively smallreservoir owned byThames Water just off Hennef Way, near theGrimsbury estate ofBanbury,Oxfordshire.
A waterworks was built prior to 1947[2] and was expanded in the early 1960s, when Grimsbury Reservoir was built.[3]
The reservoir is surrounded by a nature reserve and is fed by theRiver Cherwell, the water itself includes many species of wildlife and the site includes parking facilities and other amenities. It is often used for water sports such as sailing and kayaking clubs as well as angling. The average depth is 8 ft (2.4 m).
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