Carsington Water Nature Reserve
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
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At A Glance
Owned and managed by Severn Trent Water, Carsington Water is a large reservoir surrounded by wildflower meadows and native woodlands, ponds and reedbeds. Explore on your own or get some birdwatching advice from our staff in the RSPB shop, where you can watch for buzzards, kingfishers and lapwings.
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Suitable for
Adults & Children
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Duration
All day
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Price from
Free
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Availability
All year round
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Explore the nature that can be found at Carsington Waters
Go bird watching in the wetlands of Carsington Water
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Why this Destination is great for you.
- Explore the rspb Nature reserve at Carsingtom Water
- Hire some binoculars and watch the animals form afar
- Stop by the Picnic area to take in the surrounding nature
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Facilities and additional information
- Opening times:
Nature reserve:
April-September:daily, 11am-5pm.
October-March:daily, 11am-4pm
Toilets: open daily, 11am-4pm
- Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Accessible toilets on-site
- Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
- No dogs allowed: Dogs are not permitted on the reserve except guide dogs, due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats.
- Parking : On-site parking, not rspb onwned
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