Fantastic news this morning that Dubbs Reservoir, between Ings and Troutbeck, on the fell side just above our Lake District pine lodges has been reborn as a haven for wildlife.
Dubbs Reservoir - A New Conservation Area
The reservoir used to be an important water source but had fallen into disuse in recent years. Now after a £2 million investment by United Utilities it has been restored as a beautiful wildlife conservation area and access has been improved.
Dubbs Reservoir and Dubbs Beck, near Ings, form part of the River Kent special area of conservation and are an important habitat for animals such as the native white clawed crayfish, badgers and swans.
The white clawed crayfish is an endangered species and suffers from competition and predation from the invasive american signal crayfish or can be killed by the disease it carries, so these Cumbrian strongholds are very important for the protection of the species.
The walk around Dubbs reservoir from our Cumbrian log cabins is one of our favourites. It is about 5 miles long and takes about 2 hours to complete over good paths. You will also get some spectacular views of Windermere whilst on the walk.
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