YHA Ilam Hall
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Cycle store
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Classroom(s)
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Contactless payments
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
YHA Alstonefield
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Free parking on premises
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Garden/grounds
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Games
YHA Youlgreave
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WiFi
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Self-catering kitchen
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Contactless payments
YHA Hartington Hall
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WiFi
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Free parking on premises
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Restaurant
YHA Ravenstor
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
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Cycle store
YHA Eyam
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WiFi
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Meeting room(s)
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Free parking on premises
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