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Linacre Reservoirs
Type:Reservoir
Cutthorpe
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7AU
About
There are 3 reservoirs at Linacre, built between 1855 and 1904 and, between them, they hold more than 240 million gallons of water. The reservoirs are surrounded by fields and bluebell woods.There are several trails around the Reservoirs. The paths are well edged and you can make up any length of walk you like. Part of the trail around the Upper Reservoir crosses the water on a boardwalk - parents with children should take care as it has no railing.
In spring, the woods around the Reservoirs are carpeted with bluebells and they were, at one time, coppiced - information boards explain how coppicing worked. You can find many oak trees, along with beech, alder (which likes to keep its feet wet), larch and pine. Conifers are often planted next to reservoirs for two reasons. They keep away farm animals which might pollute the water and, after a few years, they can be sold for timber.
Parking fees apply.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Admission free, car parking charges apply
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- Picnic site
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge - The car park costs £1.50 for up to 2 hours or £3 for the whole day. You can buy an annual parking pass for £32, or a multisite parking permit for £60. Parking charges apply for blue badge holders.
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs must be on a lead.
- Public toilets
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | Open | |
| Bank Holiday | Open | |
* Open all day every day
TripAdvisor
- Excellent185
- Very Good108
- Average11
- Poor5
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- Tom277Chesterfield, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat place for a great walk
Tuesday, 18th January 2022Now this is a country walk so its not flat neither is it a hill walking hike. Its 4 km. Round all three lakes but by crossing the dams you can easily split it into a shorter walk. There are toilets... Read full review - helbaxLichfieldLovely place for a walk. Dogs welcome.
Tuesday, 25th January 2022Our 2nd time visiting Linacre. 3 families getting together from West Yorks, Sheffield & Staffordshire. Superb spot for a walk including dogs, a chat & a catch up. Relatively easy walk around the 3... Read full review - Chris CGuildford, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesLovely quiet retreat with plenty of wildlifeSunday, 13th February 2022Lovely quiet place with a variety of walks for all abilities - an abundance of wildlife - very clean with no rubbish - clean toilets Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South
Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout (traffic light controlled) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right lane and take 2nd exit. Keep in right hand lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane. At traffic lights go straight on. Keep to right hand lane as approach large roundabout with car park in middle. Follow signs to Sheffield round roundabout and, at mini roundabout, take 1st exit (B6051, Newbold Road). Go straight on at all mini roundabouts. At traffic lights select right hand lane and go straight on. Follow road for approx 1 mile to Four Lanes End and take left turn signposted Cutthorpe (B6050). Follow road through village, passing Three Merry Lads pub and the Peacock pub. Take next left after passing Cutthorpe School on right and follow road to car park.
From East
Take A617 to M1 motorway roundabout and take 3rd exit (A617), then follow route from North/South.
From West
Take A619 to Chesterfield. Pass Brookfield Community School on left and, at traffic lights, turn left onto Storrs Road. Follow road to end and, at mini roundabout, take 1st exit. Take next right (Slack Lane). At next roundabout take 2nd exit (B6150). At roundabout take 2nd exit (B6150). At traffic lights select left lane and turn left. Follow road for approx 1 mile to Four Lanes End, then follow route from North/South.
Accessible by Public Transport: Chesterield station is 4 miles away.
Public Transport Directions
Chesterfield train station 4 miles
Bus number 16/16A (7 per day, 2 per day on Sundays)
The bus only goes to the entrance to Linacre Reservoirs and it is a walk of over ½ mile down to the reservoirs.
