Weston Turville Reservoir is a nature reserve located in Weston Turville, just outside Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. Managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), it forms part of a wider network of conservation sites serving Aylesbury Vale and the surrounding area. The reservoir was originally constructed in 1797 to supply water to the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal and is now designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance.

As a nature reserve near Aylesbury, the site includes a mix of habitats such as open water, reedbeds, marshy fen, scrub and woodland, supporting a wide range of wildlife. Publicly available information highlights its importance for birdlife, including wintering wildfowl and breeding species such as reed warblers, as well as seasonal visitors. The area is accessible via footpaths around the reservoir and is also used for activities such as walking, with parts of the water leased to local sailing and angling clubs. It forms part of the wider network of natural and recreational spaces available across Buckinghamshire.

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Overview written 30 March 2026.