Carsington Water (Reservoir)
Overview
Visit Britain’s newest reservoir and explore the trails through spectacular scenery. It offers a lovely day out for all the family with a children's play area, visitor centre, watersport centre and an 8-mile trail round the reservoir.
While here, take a short walk to explore Stones Island.
Visit the Sports & Leisure website
What makes it special
- Explore Stones Island, and look through the holes at the captured landscape
- Sail or windsurf in Britain's newest reservoir
Opening Times
Reception (daily) - 10:00 to 18:00
Cycle Hire - 10:00 to 17:00
Watersports - 10:00 to 18:00
Fly Fishing - 08:00 to 18:00
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Watersports in Ilam
The nearby Carsington Water offers equipment hire and a range of courses in sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and powerboating for absolute beginners through to instructors.
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Watersports in Hartington
Carsington Reservoir gives you a great chance to get out on the water.
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National Stone Centre
A dramatic site crammed with ancient tropical reefs, rocks and minerals, centuries of industrial history and abundant wildlife. Visit the Stone Centre website
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Ashbourne
Ashbourne has remained largely unchanged since the 18th century, with it's Medieval street pattern and historic buildings.
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Cycling in Sheen
Jump on your bike and enjoy the landscape.
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The Heights of Abraham
18 miles Ride high above the Derwent Valley in an alpine-style cable car explore the famous caverns at the top. Visit the website
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Heights of Abraham
Rising from the valley floor, the cable cars give you stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District.
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Climbing in Ilam
Raven's Tor in Dovedale offers superb crack and face climbing on solid rock, all in a beautiful setting above the river.
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Climbing in Youlgreave
Cratcliffe Tor provides some of the area's most popular grit-stone climbs.
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Crich Tramway Museum
A lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. Travel on one of the many working trams. Visit when there is a special
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Walking and Rambling around Ilam
If you're planning on staying at YHA Ilam Hall, why not download a free map and get out exploring?All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the are
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Cycling in Ilam
Converted former railway lines, such as the Tissington, High Peak and the Manifold Trails offer great routes for cycling.
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Mountain biking in Alstonefield
Take an off-road route down to the River Dove, there's lots of rough and ready tracks for you to enjoy.
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Walking and Rambling in Alstonefield
One of the most popular circular walks will take you down the valley into Milldale where you can visit the characterful shop/café.
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Climbing in Alstonefield
The White Peak offers climbing for all abilities. Popular sites include Dove Dale, the Manifold Valley and the famous Thors Cave - which boasts brilliant crags and bouldering.
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Walking and Rambling in Youlgreave
If you're planning on staying at YHA Youlgreave, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore th
