Carsington Water
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"A truly enchanting place, full of interest and natural beauty."
Overview
New reservoirs usually take years to blend with their landscapes, and sometimes they just never do. But the still waters of the 741-acre Carsington Reservoir, opened by HRH the Queen in 1992, somehow look completely at home in the gently rolling hills southwest of Wirksworth. Unlike many Peak District reservoirs, its nutrient-rich water supports a wide variety of wildlife, with a third of the shoreline protected as a conservation area. The remaining shores can be explored by foot, bike or horseback. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, boating, scenic walks and cycle hire from the main Visitor Centre on the west shore.
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About the area
The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.
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Weathericks Cottage
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Bradstone Cottage
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Weathericks and Bradstone
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Parkfields Stable
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Parkfields Stable
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Ivy Cottage
A detached Grade II-listed house in the rural village of Aldwark, Ivy Cottage is in the heart of the Peak District. Packed with character, the cottage is surrounded by open countryside ...
Ivy Cottage
A detached Grade II-listed house in the rural village of Aldwark, Ivy Cottage is in the heart of the Peak District. Packed with character, the cottage is surrounded by open countryside ...
Sandybrook Lodges
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