Carsington

Note revised date.  This circular walk starts and finishes at the Red Lion in Hognaston, and includes a visit to Stones Island, plus a walk along the length of the dam, which was built in the 90s, to create Carsington Water. It took 10 years to build and when full, it holds around 7.8 billion gallons of water, making it the ninth-largest reservoir in England.

Those wanting a short walk, can park at Carsington Water, and visit Stones Island (Note: parking charges apply).  Toilets and refreshments are also available at the Visitor Centre, and these areas are fully accessible.  To see a map of the route click here

Start: Red Lion Inn Car Park, Hognaston at 9.45am, ready for a 10.00 start (toilets will be available on arrival).

Terrain: If you intend to do the full walk, please wear boots or strong shoes, as some of the walk is across fields and uneven ground.  There are also a small number stiles to negotiate (including a few Derbyshire ‘squeeze stiles’).

Sat Nav: DE6 1PR – allow at least one hour for the journey. Parking spaces are limited, so if you can car share (offer a lift or accept one), that would be helpful (please let us know, using the Contact Us form – link at the bottom of this page).

Lunch: The Red Lion Inn, at 1pm.  Menus will be emailed a week before (to those that have registered for the walk).  Please let Nigel have your meal choices by Monday 13th.