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Coronavirus (Covid-19) update

This visitor site is open for local visitors to exercise

As England has now entered a national lockdown, we are following the Government guidelines to help keep everyone safe.

This site will remain open for local people to exercise. The Government has defined local as the village, town, or part of a city where you live. Please do not travel to a site if it's not local to where you live.

It’s really important to protect the safety and wellbeing of all our visitors, local communities and our teams, so we urge everyone to stay local, observe social distancing and follow any measures we have put in place if you visit a reopened site.

Reopening restrictions

Footpaths

All footpaths are open.

Toilets

Toilets are open. You must wear a face mask when you enter and follow instructions on signage about maximum capacity. You may have to queue to use the facilities safely.

Rule of one

Only visit with your household, support bubble, or with one other person if you maintain social distancing.

  • Maintain a distance of at least 2 metres from other visitors and staff
  • Respect any instructions or signage - they're there to keep you safe
  • Look after those with you - keep dogs on leads and children close by
  • Maintain good hygiene and avoid touching hard surfaces

Linacre reservoirs

Explore the ancient woodlands and wildlife at the Linacre Reservoirs

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Address

Woodnook Lane, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 7JN
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Contact

                    visitorsites@severntrent.co.uk                  01332 865081
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Opening times

The site is accessible all year round
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Car parking

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. Please call 0330 6780 701 for further information or request a call back online.
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Accessibility

Some stretches of the paths are accessible by wheelchairs and pushchairs
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Dog walking

At this site you're welcome to walk your furry friend

Activities

There are lots of activities you can take part in at Linacre, including cycling and walking. You can download a map of the routes and trails around the site to help plan your visit.

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Cycling

Grab the bikes and helmets for your visit to Linacre and enjoy the tracks around the lower and middle reservoirs. 
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Bird watching

Many species of birds, wildlife and plantlife have made Linacre Reservoirs their home. The footpaths and view points will give you opportunities to take them all in.  
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Walking

Suitable for both big and little legs, you can explore the site using the paths that weave around the reservoirs and through the wooded valley.

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Horse riding

Horses are welcome at Linacre, you can enjoy a ride on the public bridleway which crosses the site via Woodnook Lane.

 

 

 

Facilities

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Toilets

There are toilets on the site, including those with disabled facilities.
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Outdoor fun

Fancy a picnic? Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to Linacre Reservoirs and use the benches dotted around the site.
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Catering

It is not possible to buy refreshments at the Linacre Reservoirs but there are a range of shops, cafes and restaurants in nearby Holmebrook or Chesterfield.

Come visit us

We have some stunning countryside and nature to explore. There really is something for everyone at one of our 10 reservoirs.
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Protecting water

We think water in its natural form is truly amazing and that's why we're so dedicated to protecting it and play a leading role in making our regions rivers healthier.
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Events

Throughout the year we offer a great selection of events at our reservoirs. If you are looking for a day with a difference, then why not see what we have to offer?
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A little about Linacre Reservoirs

Some history and the site today

  • 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.
  • The natural beauty of the sites is preserved by maintaining the habitats that can be found here and enhancing the facilities to ensure the Linacre Reservoirs remain a beautiful, wild and accessible site.
  • Nuthatches, flycatchers and woodpeckers can be seen and heard as they flit among the canopy. Kingfishers and mandarin ducks can be spotted around the water's edge.

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