driving licence/passport plus a recent utility bill with your address. PE29 6XU Ravensthorpe Reservoir is a landscaped reservoir of 114 acres near Northampton, reached via the A60. They are all frequently restocked and are available on a day ticket basis.The Anglian Water Authority controls several reservoirs ranging from the large Rutland Water, 3, acres, to the smaller Toft Newton Reservoir which covers, 40 acres.The latest venue for anglers, opened in 1977, is the Rutland Water at Empingham, Oakham, Leicestershire. This walk comes with a health warning…it’s taken from Judy Smith’s excellent book, ‘Waterside Walks in Northamptonshire’ which was first published in 2000At that time, as we’ll see, the book recommends parking in the car park off the Guilsborough Road, which is now locked & closed. It’s not hard to follow though as it simply follows the hedge round to the left & then up the hillThe trees are quite dense, but you still get glimpses of the water – we’ll see a lot more of it shortlyPass by the extremely large house to drive at the main entrance into the sailing club which was established in 1966.

2366656. Prices. The season is from June 16 to March 15, and day tickets can be obtained from the Estate Office.In Warwickshire, Draycote Water, 600 acres, near Rugby, is owned by the Severn-Trent Water Authority (Avon Division) and reached via the A426. Visits to Harrington Airfield and Pitsford Reservoir today didn't produce anything out of the ordinary.

Changes to VAT apply from 15th July. Weekly or annual permits are available from the Galloway Forest Park district office in Creebridge, Newton Stewart. Fishing at Hollowell is available to season ticket holders only and these are available from Pitsford Water tackle shop. Fish Species. Encompassing some seven counties, the choice of fishing available is daunting.The Midlands and North are provided with many reservoirs, controlled by the Anglian, the Yorkshire, the Northumbrian, the Severn-Trent and the North West Water Authorities, and offer excellent fishing. When you purchase your permit, you will be given an access code, so you can open the gates and access the reservoir whenever you want to fish. Permit costs: Type A permits £4.80, juniors £2.40. The reservoir contains brown trout to 7lb 3oz.Yorkshire Water Authority controls a number of reservoirs near Sheffield and Otley. Day tickets cost £5.20 high season (weekdays to May 15 and all weekends), low season £4.80; evenings £3.10 after 4pm, concessionary price £2.50. You can see from the sign on the gate that we presumed we were still allowed to work hereThe track’s very overgrown & Anglian Water tell us they keep it like that to attract the wildlife. Permits run from 1 June - 31 May the following year. It is an attractively landscaped water stocked with brown and rainbow trout —again fishing is by fly only with a catch limit of eight fish. For both coarse and game anglers, the vast network of Midland reservoirs offers excellent and varied sport. Please bring with you a passport sized photograph for the permit.Permits run from 1 June - 31 May the following year.Hollowell fishery rules apply. Guilsborough played a part in the Battle of Naseby , General Fairfax camping out on the hill nearby before setting out for the battle We have a long standing working relationship with the site, and it was Nimble who they approached to create new tourism maps for their parks. Rowing boats cost £3.80 for a full day, £2.50 after 4pm. Fishing is by fly only, there is no catch limit, and shooting-heads are not allowed. It is a vast water of 1,670 acres well-stocked with brown and rainbow trout, with top catches in 1976 including a fishery record of 12lb 5oz and another giant of 11lb 2oz—and a record total catch for the 1980 season of 56,745 trout.The season is from May 1 to October 13, and fishing from the banks, motor boats or rowing boats is fly only with a catch limit of eight fish. DISCLAIMER: These limits apply to reservoirs only. It's a short stroll from the village of Ravensthorpe to the 100 acre reservoir. Fishing on all the reservoirs is by fly and bait (excluding maggots) and dry fly only on Upper Roddlesworth and Upper Rivington. The tale goes that there was an elderly witch called Mother Roades, who lived just outside the neighbouring village of Her friends were thus apprehended riding on the back of a sow between Guilsborough & Ravensthorpe & were taken into custody & hanged, thus they were all reunited in death. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Then why not support the local area and visit one of the pubs located in and around Hollowell.Our water parks not only bring vital water resources for the region, but they also provide a fantastic day out for all the family.Whether you're looking for an action-packed day on the water, a spot of fishing to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life, or simply want to enjoy a relaxing walk in beautiful surroundings, look no further than our fabulous water parks.11lb 6oz Brown is best fish of the season at Pitsford Water.Copyright © 2020 Anglian Water Services Ltd All rights reservedRegistered in England No. (08:30)09/08 09:21 Staffordshire : Western Osprey, Belvide Reservoir (PERMIT ONLY) one from 09:05-09:17 then flew south (09:17) 09/08 10:28 Dorset : Western Osprey, Ham Common LNR There are currently no upcoming events. Hollowell Reservoir is a 140 acre water located in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside and holds specimen fish in a variety of species including Carp, Pike, Tench, Roach and Bream. Catches are limited to two brace to the end of May, three brace thereafter.There are many other reservoirs in the Midlands and North, with the fishing rights of many controlled by water authorities or clubs.