Rudyard Lake

Rudyard Lake is a reservoir in Rudyard, Staffordshire. It was constructed in the late 1700s to feed the Caldon Canal. During the 1800s it was a popular destination for daytrippers taking advantage of easy access using the newly constructed North Staffordshire Railway. The lake is still used for many water activities such as boating, canoeing, fishing and also for walks and recreational steam train trips. It is famous for being the namesake of Rudyard Kipling.