Carsington Water is a reservoir managed by Severn Trent Water. Its main objective is to allow them to manage the flow of the River Derwent. During the winter and at times of high flow the river water is piped into the reservoir, the water is then released at times of lower flow to maintain the supply and river levels all year.
Plans for the reservoir started in 1960 and construction started in 1979. A collapse of the partially constructed dam in 1984 set the project back and it wasn’t completed until 1992.
Today there are nice walking trails with wooden sculpture all around the reservoir. There is a visitor centre and RSPB shop and wildlife reserve. The Carsington sailing club also uses the lake and it's popular with fishing people.

Damian

April 2, 2021

Wonderful location for family walks or biking.

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Distance 1.26 km

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Carsington, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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