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in the town of Carsington, in the county of Derbyshire

A summer evening at Carsington Water near Matlock, Derbyshire

About Carsington Water

Carsington Water is situated close to the village of Carsington in the lower regions of Derbyshire. Carsington Water is a large reservoir with facilities for watersports, including sailing, and has an abundance of wildlife inhabiting its reeded banks.

There is a visitor centre for information and the hire of cycles, pleasant picnic spots and lovely waterside walks.

The village can be found close to Wirksworth, it is within easy driving distance of Matlock, thus offering easy access to the pleasures of the Peak District National Park.
Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Carsington Water.

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Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner


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Recommended towns near Carsington Water

Middleton by Wirksworth, in the county of Derbyshire (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction NE)
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Matlock Bath, in the county of Derbyshire (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE)
Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England.
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Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction S)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Winster, in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction N)
Today, this graceful village with its sweeping main street and quiet little alleyways is a tourist destination of character and charm.
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Crich, in the county of Derbyshire (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E)
A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice.
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Ilam, in the county of Derbyshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction W)
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Milldale, in the county of Derbyshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)
Milldale is a glorious stone village lying in scenic countryside towards the southern fringes of the Peak District National Park.
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Heage, in the county of Derbyshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E)
The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper.
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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction E)
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Hartington, in the county of Derbyshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)
Hartington is a small village centred around a medieval market place, with attractive 18th and 19th century buildings.
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Nearby travel help

Cromford Station(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE)
Matlock Bath Station(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)
M1 Junction 28(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 27(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction E)
East Midlands Airport(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction SE)
Sheffield City Airport(25.3 miles, 40.7 km, direction NE)
Carsington Water to London(124.6 miles, 200.5 km, direction SE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Carsington Water

Hotel Name
Dannah Farm Country House(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction E)
New Bath Hotel(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)
Quality Hotel & Leisure Club, Ashbourne(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction SW)
The Beresford Arms Hotel(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW)
The Cromwell Hotel(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE)
Peveril Of The Peak(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W)
The Lion Hotel(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E)
Whitworth Park Hotel(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction N)
Makeney Hall Hotel(7.6 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)
The Dog & Partridge Country Inn(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W)
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