Spelga Reservoir occupies Deers Meadow and holds back the River Bann. Built in the 1950s, it offers a different setting from the reservoirs at Silent Valley.
The lookout at the Kilkeel Road car park gives you a view of the reservoir without adding a mountain climb to your day. Use designated viewing areas rather than assuming there is a route around the shore.
- Setting
- Kilkeel Road, near Hilltown
- Construction
- 1950s
- River
- Bann
What to look out for
- Deers Meadow setting
- River Bann reservoir
- Views from the listed visitor lookout
Plan your visit
Check current access and parking information and keep gates and roads clear. Follow NI Water signs: swimming and other water activities are prohibited.
Visitor information & access →
Sources & further reading
Checked 2026-10-08: Tourism Northern Ireland · NI Water reservoir safety guidance.