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
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.
Watersports in Hartington
Carsington Reservoir gives you a great chance to get out on the water.
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
Ashbourne
Ashbourne has remained largely unchanged since the 18th century, with it's Medieval street pattern and historic buildings.
Cycling in Sheen
Jump on your bike and enjoy the landscape.
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
Heights of Abraham
Rising from the valley floor, the cable cars give you stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District.
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.
Climbing in Youlgreave
Cratcliffe Tor provides some of the area's most popular grit-stone climbs.
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
Cycling in Ilam
Converted former railway lines, such as the Tissington, High Peak and the Manifold Trails offer great routes for cycling.
Walking and Rambling around Ilam
The hostel is on the doorstep of one of the most beautiful limestone dales in Britain, with trails offering steep cliffs and spires, rare woodlands species and quaint picturesque villages.
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.
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.
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.
Walking and Rambling in Youlgreave
A circular route taking in stunning Lathkill Dale can be tailored to your walking level.