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Days out at Tittesworth Water in the Peak District National Park

Tittesworth Water

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Address
Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8SW
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Contact
                    tittesworthwater@severntrent.co.uk               01538 300188
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Opening times
The site is open every day except Christmas Day. The opening hours of the visitor centre are: Apr - Sept 10am - 6pm. Feb, Mar, Oct, 10am-5pm. Nov, Dec, Jan 10am- 4pm.
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Car parking
The car park at the Visitor Centre is charged at £3 for up to 2 hours or £5 for the whole day. Most machines take cash payments only, but there is one next to the visitor centre that takes card payments too. You can also buy an annual parking pass for £37, or a multisite parking permit for £60. please call 0330 6780 701 for further information
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Accessibility
  Some of the stretches around Tittesworth Water are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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Dog walking
At this site you're welcome to walk your furry friend but please keep them on a lead at all times.

Activities

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

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Walking
Whether its a leisurely stroll with the family or an early morning jog, the two marked routes around Tittesworth offer the perfect surroundings. Choice from the shorter   1.5 mile route or the longer five mile trail, which has stunning views of The Roaches.
FIND THE ROUTE FOR YOU [PDF] Download PDF
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Bird watching
  Tittesworth is the perfect setting for bird watching, with two hides available, including one which is wheelchair friendly in the east. For those explorers, there is more wildlife to be seen around the site trails and the waters' edge.
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Watersports & Fishing
Tittesworth Water Sports and Activity Centre offers an activity for everyone, from sailing and kayaking, to raft building and paddle boarding. The family run activity centre thrives on enabling both families and individuals to enjoy the great outdoors in a beautiful setting.
BOOK YOUR WATERSPORT ACTIVITY

 

 

Facilities

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Toilets
There are plenty of toilets around the site, including those with disabled and baby changing facilities.
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Outdoor fun
We have a fantastic outdoor play area suitable for 2-15 year olds - the sand pit is especially popular! Near the River Churnet is an area suitable for wild play, such as den building. There's also plenty of idyllic spots for picnics. BBQ's are not allowed, due to the fire risk.
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Catering
Ice creams, refreshing beverages and warming drinks are all available from the kiosks, whilst The Waterview restaurant has afternoon tea or a choice of lovely main meals available.
The Waterview restaurant menu Link to website

A little bit about Tittesworth...

Tittesworth Water is set in the stunning
Peak District National Park, a visit here will make your Staffordshire
day out a memorable one.

 

When was it built?
The reservoir was first constructed as early as 1858.The visitor centre was
built in 1998.

What's the reservoir's role in the water supply network?

The water from Tittesworth supplies homes and businesses in parts of the
Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent and Leek.It pumps on average 28
million litres of water a day and has the capacity to provide up to
45 million litres a day.

Where does the water come from?

Waterflows into Tittesworth from the Upper River Churnet. Most of the water
comes from winter floods and the reservoir acts as a huge storage tank,
taking water in and out when needed.

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