The project site was a working water supply reservoir between 1906 and 1979. It is now a Country Park which attracts about 200,000 visitors from the local area. The project used a framework of oral (existing and new) & written records to interpret the route of the water supply throughout the site. By so doing it helps celebrate the locally distinctive Edwardian buildings; provide a new safer access for all between the features; record and highlight some of the history of the valley before it was dammed and flooded; bring to life a neglected, rare sheep wash dating from the 18c and provide local schools with an important educational tool.
The end products are a self-led trail following interpretation panels and a summary leaflet. A water science-based education pack has been produced for use by local schools.
The grand opening of the trail was on the 25th of April 2004. Over 500 people came along and were entertained by an Edwardian policeman, Edwardian lady juggler and Punch and Judy show (very popular around AD1900).
