Certainly, one of the most spectacular places locally is the huge man made reservoir at Carsington Water. There is an excellent visitor centre there, with tea rooms, and a whole host of water based activities.
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Visitor Centre 01629 540696Sports/Cycle hire 01629 540478
Barrowdale Restaurant: 01629 540363
Ranger Service / Education Ctr 01629 540696
Trout Fishing 01629 540478
Sailing Club 01629 540609
Opening times
Open seven days a week from 10.00am (closing times vary-please check) Closed Christmas Day.
Admission is free. A car parking charge applies
Address: Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1ST
Climbing
The area too is famed as much for climbing as it is walking, with many challenging climbs in the immediate vicinity. Sunday afternoon is a great time to watch the more adventurous climbing the crags above the River Derwent from the Parade at Matlock Bath. Please use the following links to explore climbing and facilities in the area.
World Heritage
Ambergate is the gateway to the World Heritage Walks along the Cromford Canal and those belonging to Derbyshire's Industrial past, in particular the connections with Sir Richard Arkwright . This part of Derbyshire is also famed as the setting for the book, the Compleat Angler, indeed Viators Bridge (below left) is to be found along the exceptional Dovedale to Milldale . Another of Derbyshire's famed residents was of course Florence Nightingale, from the area around Lea, Dethick and Holloway, her home Lea Hurst is to be found here.
