Our Visitor Sites
Linacre Water
Explore the ancient woodlands and wildlife at the Linacre Reservoirs
Top Reservoir boardwalk closed for repair
The boardwalk along the top reservoir track is currently closed restricting access to the full circular route. Please follow the diversions around the middle reservoir, with maps showing the closure available in the main car park.
Remedial work will be taking place to repair the boardwalk at the end of September, and we hope to be able to reopen the full route as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and please follow our Facebook page for more up to date information
Activities
General information
A little bit about Linacre
- Historically the three reservoirs supplied water to the nearby town of Chesterfield.
- However, they became non-operational in 1995 and today they’re managed for visitors and wildlife and provide a popular local amenity.
- Nuthatches, flycatchers and woodpeckers can be seen and heard as they flit among the canopy. Kingfishers and mandarin ducks can be spotted around the waters edge.