At the end of December 2006, requests were sent to the major water supply companies asking if it would be possible to obtain details of their recreational/tourist sites which it is possible (or not possible) for motorhomes to access, either by including a link to the company's own web site or incorporating a list of the locations on this web site.
At the time of writing results have been variable as detailed below.
Anglian Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Anglian Water are on the company's web site Here.
Bristol Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Bristol Water are on the company's web site Here.
Dee Valley Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Dee Valley Water are on the company's web site Here.
Northumbrian Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Northumbrian Water are on the company's web site Here.
Severn Trent Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Severn Trent Water are on the company's web site Here.
South East Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by South East Water are on the company's web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Arlington
I can tell you of one height barrier, at South East Water's Arlington reservoir. Fortunately there is a small lay-by right opposite the entrance. (Thanks to RL for supplying this information on 23 February 2007).
South Staffs Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by South Staffs Water are on the company's web site Here.
South West Water
On 25th September 2007, South West Lakes Trust provided the following information:
South West Water have forwarded me your request for information on overnight parking at reservoirs. South West Lakes Trust is the organisation which manages the sites. We do not permit overnight parking in our car parks, but do have several camp sites including two where motorhomes are welcome (Roadford Lake & Wimbleball Lake). Most of our sites have public car parks (charges apply at some sites).
South West Lakes Trust have further information on their web site Here, with a specific Camping page Here.
Information about tourism in the South West Water area is on the company's web site Here.
Southern Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Southern Water are on the company's web site Here.
Thames Water
On 11th January 2007, Thames Water provided the following information:
We do not have any locations where we allow overnight parking. We have a number of sites where we have car parks for daytime access to recreational sites. On the whole there are no height barriers but there are some. We are gradually updating our website details and will publish site-specific details but these are not available at the moment.
Details of recreational facilities run by Thames Water are on the company's web site Here.
Three Valleys Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Three Valleys Water are on the company's web site Here.
United Utilities
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by United Utilities are on the company's web site Here.
Welsh Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Welsh Water are on the company's web site Here.
Wessex Water
Response to the request still awaited.
Details of recreational facilities run by Wessex Water are on the company's web site Here.
Yorkshire Water
On 8th January 2007, Yorkshire Water provided the following information:
There is no over night parking in any of our car parks and whilst some may have toilets attached none have waste disposal systems. There are no bays set aside for 'larger vehicles'. All car parks are free except at our nature reserve at Tophill Low nr Driffield where fees apply.
Height restrictions of approx 6'2" apply at the following car parks and sites:
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Last updated: 25 September 2007