Queen's Valley Reservoir

This reservoir used to be a quiet rural valley, until a dam was built and the valley flooded. The photo below shows the dam wall, which is made from a waterproof membrane with earth piled up around it, as an alterntive to a concrete dam.


Bird Life

Here's a nesting box, which is attached to one of the many trees which line the footpath.


Drinking Water

Here's the reservoir itself, it's owned by Jersey Water who look after the surrounding area. There is plenty of parking at either end of the reservoir, and the general public are welcome to walk round the whole perimeter.

It has a holding capacity of 262 millions gallons, making this Jersey's largest reservoir. Fresh water fishing is by permit only.


Flora

The photo below shows a Fox Glove flower, you'll spot many of these during the Spring.

Fox Glove.

Map

You can find a map of Queen's Valley Reservoir by clicking here.

To find the valley, take the sharp turn off the main road, opposite Grouville Parish Hall, then head in the direction of Gorey. You will spot the dam wall which is covered in grass.