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How to reach Scammonden

Friday, April 4, 2008

For travel by vehicle , Leave the A640 half a mile south west of the M62 bridge and follow the sign to Wood Edge car park.
Public Transport
Minibuses available  Hebden Bridge to/from Huddersfield via Cragg Vale, Baitings and Scammonden. Weekend services use larger buses to accomodate picnickers.
Monday to Saturday - 4 return services daily
Sundays - 3 [...]

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Scammonden Reservoir

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Scammonden Reservoir is a  reservoir in West Yorkshire in England, which was created by flooding the Scammonden village, which existed in the 1960’s.   A picnic area is located at the far end of the dam.
Capacity of Water :  1730 million gallons
Completed in 1971
Surface Area (Hectares) : 42
Dam Height : 70m / 230ft
Facilities : Car Park
Recreational Activities : Walking ,Watersports
 

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