Catchwater stream at Smiddy Shaw
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Catchwater stream at Smiddy Shaw
Image: © Robert Graham Taken: 20 May 2024
I think this stream is used to catch water from the hillsides and feed it into the reservoir at Smiddy Shaw. It also connects to the nearby Hisehope Reservoir so perhaps regulates water levels between the two.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.811727
Longitude
-1.940843