Sharlston is a village in the City of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) south of the city center. The village has a population of about 5,000 people.

Sharlston Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in the village of Sharlston. It was completed in 1909 and impounds the Sharlston Beck. The dam is used for flood control and recreation.

The dam is a popular spot for fishing, walking, and birdwatching. There is a car park at the dam, and there are footpaths that lead around the dam. The dam is also a popular spot for dog walking.

The village of Sharlston is a quiet and peaceful place. It has a number of shops and pubs, as well as a primary school. The village is also home to Sharlston Cricket Club.

Sharlston Dam is a valuable asset to the village of Sharlston. It helps to protect the village from flooding, and it provides a popular recreation spot for locals and visitors alike.

Here are some additional facts about Sharlston Dam:

  • The dam is 100 feet (30 m) high and 1,200 feet (370 m) long.
  • The dam was built to control flooding in the area.
  • Sharlston Dam is a popular spot for fishing, walking, and birdwatching.
  • The dam is also a popular spot for dog walking.
  • The village of Sharlston is a quiet and peaceful place.
  • Sharlston Dam is a valuable asset to the village of Sharlston.

Map of Sharlston Dam

Here is a Google map of Sharlston dam, so you can zoom out to see where it is and move around the map.

Drones video of Sharlston Dam

With Sharlson being very local to me, I have been a few times, the first in 2017 which isn't the best video, but does she the trees in Autumn. The 2nd is a better video and shows the aftermath of a fire.

Drone photos around Sharlston

Here are just a few of the photos that I have taken around Sharlston

A few more Drone Adventures around the area

Even more places to visit

Here is my catalogue of other places like this to visit