Siblyback Lake
During the 1960s, possible schemes were explored for creating a reservoir in the upper reaches of the Fowey valley above Golitha Falls. Initially the plan was to dam the main Fowey valley which would have created a large lake but obliterated a number of farms. Therefore plan B was chosen - to dam a tributary valley and the result is Siblyback lake. The dam was completed in 1968 and at full capacity the lake holds over 3 billion litres of water. The reservoir is used to buffer the water levels in the River Fowey in the summer. The water is collected downriver for domestic drinking water at the Restormel treatment works. Siblyback is now managed by the South West Lakes Trust.
On walks
- Golitha Falls and Siblyback Lake (6.1 mile walk)
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