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Lopwell Dam Devon CAM
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Pumping House
Place: Lopwell Dam
Category: Attractions
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About: To the left of the image is the old pumping house. The building in the distance is the Lopwell Camping barn.
Photograph Added: 20th February 2006
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Lopwell Dam
Place: Lopwell Dam
Category: Nature Reserves
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About: Lopwell Dam is the point at which the river Tavy meets the tidal Tavy Estuary. At low tide it is possible to walk across the ford.
Photograph Added: 15th February 2006
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About Lopwell Dam Devon.
Lopwell Dam is situated three miles from north Plymouth and seven miles from Tavistock at the upper tidal mark on the River Tavy. This area is a wonderful find and its beauty is enjoyed by both local residents and tourists alike. Walking is high on the list of things to do in this area but the area is also very popular with bird watchers.
The low dam and other buildings were built in 1953 but a new water pumping station was added in 1981 and the original pump house will be internally renovated and transformed into an Educational and Arts Centre. The original purpose of the dam was to supply supplementary drinking water to the city of Plymouth. Today it is possible to obtain a fish pass for salmon and at low tide walkers can cross the dam into the woodland.
The area at Lopwell is a designed Local Nature Reserve (LNR) covering an area of approximately five hectares. The site has several different habitats ranging from mudflats to freshwater marsh, grassland to wildflower meadow and saltmarsh. The area is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI).
It is a good idea to visit the new website at http://www.lopwell.com/ where there is a mass of very useful information about Lopwell including a Self Guided Walk Leaflet that can be printed out and taken with you to enjoy the area to the full.
Lopwell Dam and its surrounding area has been singled out for the special status by West Devon Borough Council and designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). It is managed by environmental charity South West Lakes Trust, bringing improved accessibility and education to the community.
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