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Due to Manchester’s increasing demand for drinking water, parliament granted the Manchester Corporation permission to dam the northern end of the lake, and create a water supply reservoir. This came at a cost to the long-time residents of the valley. The original water level of the lake was raised by 29 metres,<ref>Smith (2012), p.101</ref> the damming resulted in the relocation of the residents who lived in the villages of Mardale, Measand and a scattering of other farmsteads. Abandoned buildings were demolished by the Royal Engineers, including the Dun Bull Inn and Holy Trinity Church, but the drystone field boundary walls and the old chapel bridge still survive, seen when the water levels are unusually low.<ref>Smith (2012), p.103</ref>
Nature finds a way to recover and today, Haweswater is a haven for wildlife including red squirrels and small mountain ringlet butterflies. It is the highest lake in the National Park<ref>[https://www.unitedutilities.com/about-us/acres-of-nature/Haweswater/ Haweswater Reservoir] United Utilities. Accessed 26 April, 2023.</ref> and the landowners, United Utilities, are working in partnership with the RSPB<ref>[https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/haweswater-reserve/ Haweswater Reservoir] RSPB. Accessed 26 April, 2023.</ref> to ensure the area is protected for the future – see [https://wildhaweswater.co.uk/ Wild Haweswater] There is a circular walking route around the reservoir along with various trails through ancient woodland.
===Loweswater===
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