Our Visitor Sites

Linacre Water

Explore the ancient woodlands and wildlife at the Linacre Reservoirs

Updates

We’re currently carrying out essential improvement works at Linacre Water to protect the reservoirs and the surrounding landscape for the future. You can still enjoy Linacre Water during the works, although there will be some changes around the site, including temporary footpath closures.

Work is already underway, with completion expected by spring 2027.

Explore full details and access information

How to find us

Woodnook Lane
Cutthorpe
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7JN

The site

The site is open all year (except on Christmas Day)

Car parks

Open in daylight hours.

  • Car parks will be closed in extreme weather.
  • No overnight parking. 

Paying for parking

You can pay for parking at one of the machines in the car park or through the RingGo app or website.

Parking machine payment: Cash only

Up to 2 hours £2
All day £3.50

Paying through RingGo

You can pay for your parking through RingGo- either for the day or a longer pass.

Both 3 month and 12-month parking passes are available through the RingGo app. Giving you a simple, flexible way to pay for your visit. 

Pay through RingGo online

 

Download the RingGo app

Below are the zone codes for each car park through the RingGo service.

Car park Zone code
Linacre Car Park 58256 

To pay with RingGo:

  1. Download the free RingGo app or visit the RingGo website
  2. Create an account or log in
  3. Enter the Zone Code displayed on site signage
  4. Enter your vehicle registration
  5. Select your parking session
  6. Complete payment securely

If you are having a persistent signal issue that means you can’t pay via RingGo then please drop the team a message on visitorsites@severntrent.co.uk

For account support, payment queries, or technical issues, please contact RingGo Customer Services via the RingGo Help Centre.

Parking permits

You can buy a 3 or 12 month pass through RingGo, this is completely self-managed.

If you would prefer to buy through our team, then you can purchase a pass from Carsington Front Desk Team on 0330 678 0701 or request a callback through our Annual parking permit form.

Some stretches of the paths are accessible by wheelchairs and pushchairs.

At Linacre you're welcome to walk your furry friend.

Due to the nature and wildlife on site you will need to keep your dog on a lead at all times.

Activities

General information

A little bit about Linacre

  • Historically the three reservoirs supplied water to the nearby town of Chesterfield.
  • However, they became non-operational in 1995 and today they’re managed for visitors and wildlife and provide a popular local amenity.
  • Nuthatches, flycatchers and woodpeckers can be seen and heard as they flit among the canopy. Kingfishers and mandarin ducks can be spotted around the waters edge.