Access Guide
Route Information
- The route is a loop around the reservoir, starting and finishing at Rue A L'or Car Park.
- The majority of the paths are not surfaced.
- There are a number of steep and very steep slopes along the south and east reservoir paths.
- These areas of the route may not be suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility issues.
- The walk takes approximately 1 hour.
- For more information about the walks, to download a map or an audio information podcast please click here (opens in a new tab).
Rue A L'or Car Park - North Car Park
- The route begins in the car park.
- The car park is located off Rue A L'or.
- There is an unsurfaced path leading from the car park to the walkway across the dam, which is where the walk begins.
- The walkway surface is concrete.
- The dam is approximately 230m long.
- There are steps either side of the raised central section of the dam.
- There are 8 steps on either side of this central section.
- The steps are medium height with handrails on both sides.
- After reaching the end of the dam, there is a viewing area, and a path leading to an additional car park.
- This car park is located off Rue des Annevilles, which is a Ruette Tranquilles.
- If the steps on the dam are not accessible, it is advisable to begin the walk at this car park.
- There is a kissing gate from this car park to the walk route.
- The width of the gate opening is 116cm.
- The gate is easy to open.
- In this car park there is a portaloo and a water refill station.
West Reservoir Path
- The West Reservoir Path is approximately 480m.
- The route runs along the west shore of the reservoir in a southerly direction.
- The section of path leading up to the Learning Area has been made accessible to wheelchair users.
- The surface here is compacted gravel.
- The path has slight and steep slopes, and is mostly 200cm wide.
- There is some bench seating in this section of the walk.
- The Learning Area is an open space with some seating made out of cut logs.
- Seating varies in height between 40cm and 50cm.
- The surface of the Learning Area is compacted gravel, and is on a steep slope.
- Beyond the Learning Area, the paths are unsurfaced and uneven.
- There may be roots and stones located on the paths.
- There are slight and steep slopes.
South Reservoir Path
- The South Reservoir Path is approximately 750m.
- The surface of the paths are uneven.
- There may be roots and stones located on the paths.
- There are slight, steep and very steep slopes.
- There is bench seating located along the route.
- There is a wooden bridge located along the path, with handrails on both sides.
- The path finishes when it reaches the Rue Du Moulin.
East Reservoir Path
- The East Reservoir Path is approximately 766m.
- To reach the East Reservoir Path, there is a footpath that runs alongside Rue du Moulin.
- Follow the footpath for approximately 170m.
- The surface of the footpath is tarmac.
- There is a swing gate located off Rue Du Moulin.
- The gate is 100cm wide.
- The gate gives access back onto the reservoir path.
- The route runs along the east shore of the reservoir in a northerly direction.
- The surface of the paths are uneven.
- There may be roots and stones located on the paths.
- There are slight, steep and very steep slopes.
- There is bench seating located along the route.
- The path finishes when it reaches Le Neuf Chemin Road.
Le Neuf Chemin
- The route along Le Neuf Chemin, Rue Des Choffins and Rue A L’or footpath is approximately 750m.
- There is a swing gate located at the end of the West Reservoir Path.
- The gate opens both ways and is 100cm in width.
- There is a footpath running alongside Le Neuf Chemin.
- The surface of the footpath is tarmac.
- There is a steep slope running along the path.
- Le Neuf Chemin merges with Rue Des Choffins and then Rue A L'or.
- The footpath leads to the Rue A L'or Car Park.