A visit to this award-winning site makes for a full fun-packed day out in the heart of the stunning Derbyshire countryside. Located on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Carsington Water has everything you need for an enjoyable day out with plenty of opportunity to learn about the value of water in the environment. Click here for more details.
Carsington Water, at the heart of the route, was opened in 1992 and is one of the largest reservoirs in England. The visitor centre tells the story of the reservoir and the surrounding area in a display aimed largely at children who visit on school trips. The reservoir covers an area of 741 acres (300ha) and is just over 100ft (30m) at its deepest. Its location, high up above major river catchments and close to limestone uplands (although the site itself is on impermeable sandstones and shales), means that most of its water is pumped up from the River Derwent at Ambergate, which is over 6 miles (9.7km) away and is 430ft (131m) lower than the average water level in the reservoir. Click here for more details.
Situated Just 5 minutes from Carsington Water (open every day except Christmas Day), which plays host to many outdoor activities including: walking, water sports, birdwatching, trout fishing, cycling and pony rides Carsington Cottages is in a prime location to accomodate all of your holiday activities and needs. Click here for more information.
In the heart of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales and on the edge of the Peak District, Breach Farm stands in fourteen acres and has wonderful views of the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. Click here for details.
