Our Visitor Sites

Linacre Water

Explore the ancient woodlands and wildlife at the Linacre Reservoirs

Updates

We will be starting work on Monday 15th September 2025 to remove the old boardwalk on the top reservoir circular route and replacing it with a new stone causeway. This means that the circular route around the top reservoir will be closed for the duration of the works and we ask all visitors to please follow the footpath diversion signs.

Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for updates on the progress.

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. 

Car park charges:

Parking machine payment: Cash only

Up to 2 hours £2
All day £3.50

Parking permits

You can buy an annual parking permit for £39, or a multisite parking permit for £69. 

Or call 0330 6780 701 for further information.

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.