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Coate Water
coate_300Coate Water country park situated close to Junction 15 of the M4 was originally constructed to provide a feed to the Wilts and Berks Canal. Since that time, it has been used for a variety of purposes providing a great resource for the people of the town and surrounding areas.

The site is

now used for boating and fishing as well as forming part of a regionally important nature and wildlife reserve.

The diving stand shown in the picture on the left is a remnant of the 1930's to 1950's when Coate hosted numerous diving competitions and championships.

The reservoir was used to act as a feeder for the canal although it is so large it has always been a recreational site in its own right.