During March 2013 I visited Chasewater with my family.  Chasewater is a reservoir, over 200 years old – originally used to fill and maintain the water levels in the local canal system.

On this visit, for the first time in three years, the reservoir was at or near capacity. It had been drained so that maintenance work could be done on the main dam wall.

Black and White view of a still pool at Chasewater – a short distance from the main reservoir

Chasewater – view of canal start from dam.

Tree – reflected in a pool near Chasewater

Bouy on the still waters of Chasewater

Chasewater – View of yellow bouy on still surface

Still water view – near main Chasewater reservoir

View down the slope of the retaining wall of the Chasewater Reservoir Main Wall

Reflection of a Tree in a pool of water just away from the Chasewater Reservoir

View of a still pool a short distance from Chasewater

A view of a pool near Chasewater Reservoir, where colour has been removed to bring out the stillness of the picture.

Chasewater itself is now a major attraction, with water sports, a marina, an innovation centre all available for use.  In addition children can play in the playground, training / fitness course, model boats in the boating pond, a mock “castle” that goes out into the shallow waters of the reservoir and a go-kart track.  Mini-golf is always available for all the family.

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