머카스톤‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪14‬개의 호수

29헥타르 규모의 특별 과학 관심 지역입니다. 이 보호 구역은 호수와 연못, 삼림 지대, 그리고 햇볕이 잘 드는 보호 구역이 결합되어 힐튼의 옛 자갈 채석장을 야생 동물들의 안식처로 만들었습니다. 물 위를 파랗게 빛나는 물총새, 왜가리, 큰논병아리, 그리고 흰뺨검둥오리를 찾아보세요. 이곳은 잠자리와 실잠자리로 유명하며, 15종이 기록되었습니다.

The area known as Allestree Park was enclosed in about 1818. The house begun by Bache Thornhill was completed by John Giradot (High Sheriff of Derbyshire) with three storeys and five bays, the central three bowed with an ionic columned porch. A large part of the estate was sold for housing development in 1928. The neglected house now stands in a 300-acre (1.2 km2) wooded parkland with lake, grasslands and former golf course, owned by Derby City Council. Allestree Park is designated as a Local Nature Reserve.

The 18-hole Golf Course opened in 1955, was closed in December 2020 and has now disappeared. There are several colour-coded & waymarked walking, running & nature trails to enjoy. Allestree Park is perfect for families to enjoy some fresh air and a stroll.

Still a lovely park but the golf course has closed and the Pro shop is no more so little opportunity for refreshments. In summer there is sometimes an ice cream van near the Hall. Park is due for "rewilding" which means there will be less open space for cycling and, for some obscure reason, a lot more fencing.

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.

really good ride experience going around carsington - the east side is packed with short climbs n downs, west side is mostly flat with refreshment stops. the main visitor centre is pricey compared to the other options

this is the flat part of the tour - welcome relief from the undulated leg warming sections on the other side of the water

Cafe is extraordinarily expensive, the south eastern path is up n downy, overall an enjoyable ride, a little short