A walk around Edgbaston Reservoir back in June 2020

Back in June 2020, we had a walk around Edgbaston Reservoir (which was my first in about 4 months). Although this time went all the way around in an Anti-Clockwise direction. Social distancing measures were in force, and the car park was still closed off (even before the lockdown). The Tower Ballroom has been closed for some time now and covered in graffiti. People out getting exercise.

Edgbaston Reservoir

Click here for my last post on Edgbaston Reservoir.

 

In June 2020, we headed for a Monday morning walk around Edgbaston Reservoir. It was the 15th June 2020. Back in February 2020, I'd only gone around half of the reservoir (in the middle of a long walk from Harborne to the City Centre). This time was just a walk around the Reservoir, and back to the car on Reservoir Road. Was a lot of people out for their daily exercise, either going for walk, taking the dog out for walk, riding the bike, or taking the kids out. Social distancing signs were around. We went in an anti-clockwise direction (not sure if we went the wrong way as when I left saw a sign saying follow the arrows, not that I remember seeing any). The walk took around 40 minutes or more. Was the closest I got to the City Centre in 3 months of lockdown (at the time). I wouldn't be able to travel back into the City Centre until the middle of July. Could also see the Port Loop development while there.

 

Heading down from the Reservoir Road entrance to the car park that hasn't been in use for ages (the gate is still locked).

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There was the usual gulls and geese out on the Reservoir, including on this raised decking area.

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Nice reflections of the clouds in the water.

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Was heading in an anti-clockwise direction past The Tower.

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Midland Sailing Club on the right. Yachts on the bank of the reservoir.

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View towards the dam (left) and the Edgbaston Waterworks Tower (middle).

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View to The Tower Ballroom, which sadly closed down in the last few years and is covered in graffiti at the entrance.

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The City Skyline is visible from here as well as the Edgbaston Waterworks Tower.

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Some outdoor gym equipment coming up on the right. Although at the time (due to the pandemic / lockdown), I don't think people were allowed to use them.

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Was lovely to get back out around the Reservoir again.

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The new footpath was on the right.

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Hard to believe that this is all man made.

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The distant view over to the Midland Sailing Club.

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Midland Sailing Club

Near the end of the dam, to the right you can see the Midland Sailing Club.

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Some of the boats behind the fence, not in use and covered up.

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You can also see the club in zoom in from the other side of the Reservoir.

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City Skyline

From the far end of the Reservoir, you can see the view of the City Skyline over the dam, including the rising 103 Colmore Row.

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With 103 Colmore Row to the left, and The Mercian to the far right.

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But when complete, neither building will be taller than the BT Tower, which is still the tallest building in Birmingham.

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The Two Towers

Seen over The Tower (to the right of the dam) was The Two Towers. Perrott's Folly to the left and the Edgbaston Waterworks to the right. Click here for my post on The Two Towers.

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Photos taken by Elliott Brown.

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