Free parking with reservoir views
Gorples Reservoir Carpark is a gravel-surfaced lot offering 40 bays, located at the head of Widdop Road. Open 24/7 with no charge, it is maintained by Calderdale Council and features minimal LED lighting and seasonal ranger patrols. An orientation kiosk provides maps of the reservoir circuit, and a well-marked footpath leads directly onto the perimeter trail within one minute. The sites elevated position affords panoramic views of the reservoir and surrounding moors.