Welcome to Alton Water Reservoir

Alton Water Reservoir is a man-made lake located in the county of Suffolk, England. It was created in the 1970s by damming the River Orwell and is now a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The reservoir covers an area of 400 acres and has a capacity of 1.2 billion gallons of water. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and mammals.

The reservoir is a popular spot for water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. The Alton Water Sports Centre offers a range of activities for all ages and abilities, including courses and taster sessions. The lake is also a great place for fishing, with a variety of species including pike, carp, and bream. There are several fishing platforms around the lake, and permits can be purchased from the on-site shop.

Alton Water Reservoir is also a great place for walking and cycling. There are several trails around the lake, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path also passes through the area, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The reservoir is a popular spot for picnics and barbecues, with several picnic areas and a café on site. Overall, Alton Water Reservoir is a fantastic destination for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors in Suffolk.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tattingstone Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Derrett	Church Road Tattingstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2NA 01473328488 School Website
Bentley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Austin	Church Road Bentley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2BT 01473310253 School Website
Stutton Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Crystelle Edwards	Holbrook Road Stutton Ipswich IP9 2RY 1473328531 School Website
Holbrook Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Thomas Maltby	Ipswich Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QX 01473328317 School Website
Holbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Perry	The Street Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PZ 01473328225 School Website
Belstead House Adult Education Centre Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	Sprites Lane Belstead Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3NA
Copdock Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Austin	School Hill Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3HY 01473730337 School Website
Capel St Mary Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sean Cornish	The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2EG 01473310386 School Website
Royal Hospital School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lockyer	Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RX 1473326200 School Website
Gusford Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Pippa Wake	Sheldrake Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9LQ 01473682148 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 3.85 Miles

Mistley High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HH 4.05 Miles

Manningtree Station Approach, Off A137, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LH 4.29 Miles

Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 4.66 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 5.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jr Travel 01473 255050 The Swallows, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LU 1.82 Miles
Bob Mayhew Taxis 07801 800080 Gable End, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3LP 1.88 Miles
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 07794 536867 19 Forester Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3TF 2.23 Miles
Evo's Chauffeurs 01473 311055 1 Farthings Went, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2UJ 2.40 Miles
Stansted Airport Transfers 01473 423771 28 Ramsey Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9EA 2.88 Miles
Aab Airport Travel 01473 603766 120 Montgomery Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8QP 3.01 Miles
Ipswich Cabs 289 01473 289289 Garden Cottage/Cliff Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AY 4.05 Miles
Trouble Free Transfers 07894 084550 87 Harwich Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1NA 4.18 Miles
Riverside Taxis Ltd 01206 397563 Henley Court, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1EQ 4.30 Miles
Stour Cabs 01206 393935 17 Railway St, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1DS 4.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip9 White Horse White Horse Hill Tattingstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Village Hall Lemons Hill Tattingstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Wheatsheaf Ph Church Road Tattingstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Hall Cottages Hillside Bentley Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Falstaff Manor Bentley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Bentley Station House Station Road Bentley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Bentley Stores Capel Road Bentley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Hazel Shrub Bentley Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Grove Hill Belstead Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip8 Folly Lane Copdock Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Blacksmith's Cottage The Street Wherstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 White Horse Ph London Road Capel St Mary Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Crofton Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Post Office Church Road Stutton Ipswich Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip9 Police House Ipswich Road Holbrook Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery, Capel St. Mary 01473 310203	36 The Street Capel St Mary Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2EE
The Holbrook And Shotley Practice 01473 328263	The Surgery The Street, Holbrook Ipswich IP9 2QS
The Infirmary	Royal Hospital School Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RU
Stoke Park Medical Centre 01473 686439	Stoke Park Medical Centre 76 Lanercost Way Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DP
Pinewood - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pinewood Site Ipswich IP8 3SL

Local Stores

Holbrook
The Street
Holbrook
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2PZ
01473 328214
Store Website
2.38 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge Road
777 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
IP4 4NE
01473 727628
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Orwell Veterinary Group
Stutton Surgery 2 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SW 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk 2.22 miles

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The Barn Veterinary Practice
The Barn Veterinary Surgery Wenham Road Copdock Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EY 01473 730213 info@barnvets.com Website 2.61 miles

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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Ellenbrook
3 Ellenbrook Green Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RR 01473 686845 ellenbrook@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles
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Ipswich Veterinary Centre
1 Donald Mackintosh Way Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3LQ 01473 555000 kathryn.smith@ipswichvetcentre.co.uk Website 3.01 miles
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Highcliff Veterinary Practice Limited
Factory Lane Cattawade Brantham Manningtree Essex CO11 1QL 01206 391511 brantham@highcliffvets.com Website 3.66 miles
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Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Cliff Lane
93 Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PQ 01473 216 042 clifflane@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bourne Park
Choose To Walk Through The Woods, Or A Stroll Around The Pond (Be Aware Very Muddy And Quite Overgrown) Dogs Are Not Allowed In Both Of The Play Areas Flat Walks Across The Main Stretch Of The Park Is Av 32 Neath Dr Ipswich Lancashire IP2 9TA 2.87 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It. Orwell Country Park Lancashire 3.62 miles

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Pipers Vale
A Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Woodland As Well As Going Along The Shoreline Of The River Orwell 59 Morland Rd Ipswich Lancashire IP3 0LQ 3.66 miles

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 4.40 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 5.65 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 11.34 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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