Ogston Reservoir was created by flooding the local valley in 1958. The flooding covered the village of Woolley as well as a pub, farmland and a section of the Ashover Light Railway.
The reservoir provides drinking water to the local area and is also used as a holding reservoir for Carsington Water.
Today it's managed as a water source and leisure ground. The footpaths around the reservoir are popular locally. The Ogston sailing club is known for starting off Ellen MacArthur and it's also a popular trout fishing lake.

Damian

June 2, 2022

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Lovely spot with parking available.

Claire

August 22, 2024

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Not great to walk around unless you want to walk on the road a lot. There is no direct access to the reservoir because it is a conservation site. The …

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1. Ogston Reservoir loop

7.79km

02:07

110m

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2. Ogston Reservoir – River Amber Footbridge loop from Ogston Reservoir

7.21km

01:56

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ogston Reservoir – River Amber Footbridge loop from Morton CP

8.40km

02:20

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Brackenfield, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. Ogston Reservoir loop

2. Ogston Reservoir – River Amber Footbridge loop from Ogston Reservoir

3. Ogston Reservoir – River Amber Footbridge loop from Morton CP

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