カージントンウォーターの湖・トップ3

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.

This tower was initially a mystery to us, but we later discovered that it houses the pumping system for the water. It also looks quite cool floating on the water.

Hall Wood and Middle Wood are attractive native woodlands found on the North-eastern shore of Carsington Water, with a good quality track running through them.

The strong winds are very powerful across the dam wall. Those who cycle with children may want to use the road for the dam wall section on these occasions.

Worth stopping a check out the various bit of this area.

Beautiful gravel path around the edge of the reservoir - a little hill thrown in for good measure. Gets very busy!

lovely views all way round

If you are looking for an easier life cycle around the reservoir anticlockwise as this way you get the harder part out of the way in the first half of the ride and have an easier end to the ride when you might not have so much energy left.