Harrington Nature Reserve

Facilities and features

This nature reserve includes

• a reservoir, or the Rezzer as it is locally known
• seating and viewpoints located at various resting points
• network of paths, steps and bridges

Harrington Nature Reserve is one of two Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in the Workington area and is an area of land protected for its contribution to wildlife, geology, education and public enjoyment.

The reservoir, or the Rezzer as it is locally known, was constructed in 1863 to supply water for nearby iron works. Between the 1880s and 1930s it was used as a boating lake before being left to nature and it was declared an LNR in 1993.

The man-made reservoir itself forms a relatively small part of the reserve, which also includes extensive willow scrub, two meadows and riverine woodland.

A network of paths, steps and bridges, with seating and viewpoints located at various resting points, means the reserve can be explored and enjoyed by the local community.

Get involved

There are a number of volunteering opportunities in our parks and open spaces.

A series of community groups regularly hold conservation and clean-up initiatives to ensure they are well maintained. The groups include:

• Friends of Harrington Nature Reserve
• Friends of Siddick Ponds Nature Reserve
• Friends of Workington Hall Parklands

For details of these groups or for a range of other local volunteering opportunities, contact the Workington Nature Partnership .

Report an issue

Let us know if there's:

• fly-tipping
• an issue with play equipment or the park in general
• an overflowing bin

Call or use our online enquiry form.

Telephone: 0300 373 3730
Use our the online enquiry form

Dog fouling

It is a criminal offence not to clean up after your dog and you can be fined up to £1,000.

Report dog fouling