laws around reservoirs

[Bushcraftsman]

Whilst google mapping for a new camping spot I noticed that there is a large reservoir not to far from where I'm staying. I went to check it out the other night, I walked through the woods that border it and eventually came to a very nice secluded beach that would he absolutely bliss to camp on with a couple of mates. First of all it is unlikely that anyone will see us, we probably won't have a fire except maybe a hobbo for getting a brew on. Do you think we will be alright to go head and do it?

Thanks

p.s- I live in England, I know the laws are all different down here

 

[locum76]

Dunno about the law but I reckon a beach fire wouldn't cause any damage and would be easily cleared up.

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Ive just posted a planning thread above yours which is at a reservoir. Its water board land so no farmers to **** off but maybe the odd warden looking for illegal fishing.. either way if you dont damage anything should be ok if you get stumbled across

 

[Partickpebbles]

Would be interested in the answer to this one. The one HarrogateTobias is looking at does look nice.

 

[rik_uk3]

Its still illegal camping, using land you have no right to use.

A major problem with posting openly like you have is that some 'lurkers' on the site could end up going there and making a right mess, this has happened before.

 

[Partickpebbles]

Its still illegal camping, using land you have no right to use.

A major problem with posting openly like you have is that some 'lurkers' on the site could end up going there and making a right mess, this has happened before.

Yep can imagine that to be true... shame really!

 

[Hugo]

Trouble about reservoirs is going to the loo.
I delivered to the Ardingly reservoir when it was being built, it was stipulated that you had to use the portaloo for a pee.

 

[EdS]

no only is it illegal camping but there are a whole host of legislation relating to reservoirs - the Water Undertakes have the power to set byelaws as well.

Start with Water Industry Act 1991 Pary VI Chapter 1 section 157

each reservoir has its own laws etc as well as the general onces cover access to private land.

 

[Minotaur]

Find out who owns it and ask?

They can only say no.

That way someone does find you, and you can produce a letter giving permission.

Oh, and then tell no one were it is. It normally only takes one muppet.

Also if you see a problem tell them about it, and if possible fix it. Always pays to be a good guest.

As far as I know a lot of reserviors are used by groups for water sports so would think they would be ok to deal with.

 

[EdS]

it is very unlikely that you'll get permission form a water company to camp beside a reservoir.

As for the water sports groups - they pay a lot to use the water. Also they have permanent and full pumped facilities.