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Elton Reservoir

 11.63 miles

A-Z 36 A5

Access from Buller Street.

 

The reservoir has a capacity of 220 million gallons and is the only bulk water source to balance any water loss in the canal as it makes its way to Salford. The reservoir has been used by Elton Sailing Club since 1858. 

 


Elton Reservoir.

A pair of sluices regulate the level of the reservoir. A weir in the background provides an alternative overflow.


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