カーク・アイルトンでの 周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Planning for the reservoir started in the 1960s and construction started in 1979. In 1984, there was a partial collapse of the dam before it was filled. The dam was removed before the construction of a new dam began in 1989. The finished reservoir was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.

The village dates back to at least the Bronze Age. Kirk Ireton remains what it has always been, an agricultural village. Following the Second World War the number of working farms dropped from over thirty to half a dozen in the space of 40 years. Many of the former farm buildings have been adapted into houses. Much of the older part of the village dates back to the 17th century and is mostly built from sandstone, quarried locally.

much cheaper than the main visitor centre at carsington

The kids should love this. Mine didn't want to leave

Free water dispenser on site and the toilets are well looked after

A plaque on the memorial states: In memory of the men who died in the construction of this reservoir, on Monday 23rd May 1983. Robert Colclough aged 26 Peter Haynes aged 26 Mark Hughes aged 20 Antony Meakin aged 20

Pay online within 24hrs available if you dont have cash on the day.

Don’t know why it appears to be doing a Nazi Salute though 🤷‍♂️

Small Ford where the alternate bridge crossing has a Troll sculpture underneath

Such a cool little hut to escape the weather or just play hermit for a few moments. Today a couple were enjoying the comforts whilst eating their packed lunch so I couldn't take photos of the amazing interior. There is even a carved piano inside :)

Shop and toilets are more use if you cycle clockwise around the lake than the easier anti clockwise route from the main visitor centre where you find the shop just a 1/4 of the way around the reservoir.

small little shop 3/4 away round if you go clockwise about 1/4 away round if you go anti-clockwise the shop is cash only and there are also toilets

Hot cold food and toilets shop cash only