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Earlswood Lakes were built in the early 1800s to supply water to the Birmingham to Stratford cannel. Over the years Earlswood Lakes have popular place to visit.

A few years go British Waterways, several local councils, the Residents association and many other groups came together and formed The Earlswood Lakes Partnership, to help protect and improve Earlswood for all to enjoy.


There are three lakes all with walks around them, and the partnership have been successful in obtaining grants for improvements to the footpaths.

Engine House Pool has good paths suitable for wheelchair access or pushchair.

Terry’s Pool is a nature reserve the path on the south side is good and suitable for wheelchairs but part of the north side footpath gets very muddy in wet weather.

Windmill Pool has sailing in it. The south footpath is good, the north footpath is dry but narrow and is not suitable for wheelchairs.

In 2002 The Earlswood Lakes Partnership were awarded a grant from the Local Heritage Initiative to create a trail around the lakes with marker posts together with a leaflet "The Secret History of Earlswood Lakes" and an activity sheet for children.  The leaflet and activity sheet are available from local shops or may downloaded.

The Secret History of Earlswood Lakes   (2.53mb)
Activity sheet for children  (170kb)

Further information cab be obtained from Roy Willmott 01564 702567
 

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