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Post 1

Gnomon - time to move on

Entry: The Bohernabreena Reservoirs, County Dublin, Ireland - PR Version - A87859273
Author: Gnomon - U151503

OK, I've decided to put entries into Peer Review again, after I've published them in my Gnomon's Guide.

Here's the first.


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Post 2

SashaQ - happysad

Excellent smiley - biggrin

I like the structure of this, so the section about the reservoirs is very clear, and the sections at the end are added interest too smiley - ok


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Post 3

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

I've read this a while ago, but the vogons kept me from posting. A good Entry, I could only think of a few questions I had while reading it:

When exactly were the reservoirs built?

I imagined the much smaller. Would it make sense to give their sizes? Or add a sketch of a map or anything?

How long do you walk fro mthe car park to the entrance?

Are bicycles allowed around the lakes?

Are there any good picnic places you can recommend?


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Post 4

Gnomon - time to move on

Thanks, Tav. I'll try and get answers to those questions and include them in the entry.


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Post 5

Gnomon - time to move on

I've added the following information to the entry in response to your questions:

When exactly were the reservoirs built?
1883-1886

Would it make sense to give their sizes? Or add a sketch of a map or anything?
Upper Lake:
Surface area 0.23km²
Capacity 1.5 million m³
Length of lake 1.3km
Length of dam 200m

Lower Lake:
Surface area 0.12km²
Capacity 0.5 million m³
Length of lake 740m
Length of dam 160m

How long do you walk from the car park to the entrance?
The entrance is at the car park. It is 1.4km from the entrance to the first lake.

Are bicycles allowed around the lakes?
Yes, but they would only be able to go up one side of the lakes and along the dams. The path on the other side of the upper lake which allows a round trip is not suitable for bicycles.

Are there any good picnic places you can recommend?
There are no specific spots laid out for picnics and there are no seats anywhere within the grounds, but if you bring a waterproof mat you could picnic on any of the grassy areas around the upper lake.


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Post 6

Gnomon - time to move on

I'll see can I come up with a simple sketch map of the area.


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Post 7

Bluebottle

I enjoyed reading this, especially how it combines geography with local legend and history. I look forward to reading more about walking up and down the Dodder.smiley - footprints

Is the area easy to get to by public transport?

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Post 8

Bluebottle

Presumably Bohernabreena Reservoirs isn't accessible by public transport, and/or no buses stop by the car park?

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Post 9

Gnomon - time to move on

Sorry BB, I read your question while I was in China and decided to leave it until I got home to sort it out, since my internet access was limited there. Then I forgot about it.

The entrance to the reservoir is not on any bus route. It's 2.2km to the nearest bus stop, which would add 4.4km to the walk - I could add that to the entry, but I'm not sure if it is reasonable.


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Post 10

Bluebottle

I think if you briefly mentioned that the only public transport to the area is a bus stop 2.2km away then that is more than enough.

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Post 11

Gnomon - time to move on

Thanks, BB. I've reworded as follows:

The easiest way to reach the reservoirs is by car. The nearest public transport is 2.2km away at the Old Mill Bar, Firhouse, which is on a number of bus routes. No cars are allowed within the grounds of the reservoirs, but there is a small car par park at the main entrance. From here is it about 1.5km to the lower lake.


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Post 12

Bluebottle

Out of curiosity, are the two lakes noticeably different colours?

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Post 13

Gnomon - time to move on

The lower lake is darker but it is more overshadowed by trees so this may be reason.


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Post 14

Bluebottle

I've read again, and the only thing I spotted was 'passers by', which should be 'passers-by'.

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Post 15

Gnomon - time to move on

smiley - birosmiley - ok


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Post 16

Bluebottle

Have you considered adding a link to: A930287 Wonderful Rivers

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Post 17

Bluebottle

Only a month to go before St Anne's Day!

I read through this again, and apart from wondering whether there'll be floods this August, have no further comments...

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Post 19

Bluebottle

smiley - applauseYou may have had reservoirations that this would ever make it out of Peer Review, but it is heading for the front page now!

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Post 20

bobstafford

smiley - magic Very well done smiley - applause


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