To help you make the most of your visit please use this outline guide. We ask that you keep to ... bird watchers can get
To help you make the most of your visit please use this outline guide. We ask that you keep to marked paths so as not to disturb sensitive wildlife habitats. Please respect this special place which we are caring for so that everyone can enjoy it.
Carsington Water Map
285 Scale
The distance around the reservoir is approximately 8 miles.
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Church Woodland or orchard
Toilet First aid available
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Carsington
No horses
Cyclists please note!
Miners Arms
Most of the cycle route is “off road” tracks, with rough surfaces and steep hills in many places. Helmets are recommended at all times. Follow the warning signs.
Wash Farm
Restaurant Valve tower
Cycling & walking route.
Bird hide
Please keep dogs on leads at all times Onslow
Brook Knowles
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Hall Wood
Sheepwash bird hide
Tower Bank
Hall Wood
No boat fishing in front of bird hide
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265
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Lane End bird hide Shiningford Creek
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South
North Islands
Hasker Farm
Kennelmeadow
East
Brown Ale Bay
Paul Stanley bird hide
Shiningford Farm
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West
White House
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Farm
Wallands Farm
Hopton Hall
Sheepwash Car Park
we work safely, so that you can play safely. North
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Road
Public telephone
Car park
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Sailing area Footpath
Building Public house
Public road used by circular routes. Please take care and watch for traffic. WC
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Middle Wood
Big Covert
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No boat fishing in front of bird hide
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Wildlife Centre There is no sailing/windsurfing north of this line
Knockerdown Knockerdown Inn
Watersports Centre
Upper Town
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No boat fishing shoreward of this line
t: 01629 540478 Uppertown Farm
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WC
Watersports Cycle hire Trout Overatown fishing Farm wall Climbing
Sitch Plantation
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WC Stones Island
Visitor Centre
Fish Tail Creek
t: 01629 540696 Sailing Club
Shops Exhibition Payphone Restaurant Toilets Play area Refreshments First aid
Callow Moor
Lendow Wood
Moor Lane
Sailing Club Summerhouse
Stoney
Upperfields Farm The Green
Lane
Upperfields Bay
Church Farm
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Valve Tower
Brook House Farm
Hay
Lane
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There is no sailing/windsurfing south of this line
For further details please see our website: www.moretoexperience.co.uk For bookings Tel: 01629 540 696
Town End Farm
Carsington Water activities zone Boat hire – At Carsington Sports and Leisure, hire a rowing boat for a relaxing trip across the water.
Walking – Don’t forget your walking boots! Carsington Water boasts a variety of scenic walks around the reservoir and beyond.
Cycle hire – Enjoy the fabulous trails around the reservoir by hiring a bike from Carsington Sports and Leisure. There are bicycles and trails for all ages and abilities, allowing you to enjoy action and adventure in picturesque surroundings.
Water sports – Try out action packed sailing, windsurfing or canoeing. Contact Carsington Sports and Leisure for more information.
Fishing – Our well stocked on site fishery provides brown and rainbow trout fly fishing at its best. Boats are available for daily hire. Day fishing passes are available at the Carsington Sports and Leisure.
Wildlife centre – Discover the magic of Carsington’s wildlife, the centre provides information and insights in to the lives of the reservoir’s wildlife residents. Keen bird watchers can get access to the site’s fantastic bird life and update the lists of the latest sightings.
site events
interactive exhibition
Carsington Water has a year round programme of events and activities from horse and dray rides to the Bat Safari. All of the latest details are available in the Visitor Centre or visit: www.moretoexperience.co.uk/events
The ‘Water Story’ exhibition is now open! Our fun, interactive exhibition is full of fascinating facts for all of the family to enjoy. Learn about the water cycle – how we clean sewage and produce high quality drinking water. As the exhibition is free to enter you can visit again and again.
recharge your batteries Galley café – The ideal place for a quick bite, the Galley Café provides hot and cold takeaway food beverages and treats. You can take a seat in the courtyard or relax and admire the views across the water, under the canopy of the heated outdoor café.
shopping
Mainsail restaurant in the Visitor Centre – Enjoy scrumptious lunches and luxurious high teas with breathtaking views across the water. Snacks, hot beverages and a special children’s food bar are also available. For information and bookings telephone 01629 540 363.
Treat yourself to something from the shops to remind you of your visit to Carsington Water.
contact us
we work safely, so that you can play safely. What you can expect from us: • We make our sites safe and accessible • We manage our sites for diverse use • We protect and enhance our sites • We work with you
What we expect from you: • To be responsible for those in your care • To be considerate to other site users • To respect our site, facilities and staff • To tell us if something is wrong
