Linacre Reservoirs Walks & Route Maps

The Linacre Reservoirs consist of 3 reservoirs which used to supply water to Chesterfield. Today they are managed for both visitors and wildlife to enjoy. This is a beautiful and wild site which is a delight at any time of year.

Many species of birds can be seen in the woodland surrounding the reservoirs including nuthatches, flycatchers and woodpeckers. On the water's edge you can see many water birds and if lucky, kingfishers and mandarin ducks.

This walk is a wonderful easy walk around the perimeter of the reservoirs and through gorgeous woodland which is particularly lovey in the spring when there is a carpet of Bluebells. It may be muddy in wet weather.

This is a slightly longer walk taking in the beautiful Linacre Wood (which is carpeted in Bluebells in Spring), and the countryside north of the Reservoirs. The walk travels through lovely woodlands, quiet country lanes and field paths.

There are a couple of climbs but nothing too strenuous. Part of the walk is along the Chesterfield Round Walk Way. If you wanted to do a longer walk you could combine this walk with Walk 1.

Whilst this walk does not actually walk along the shores of the Reservoirs, allow time to sit, relax and enjoy the surroundings at the waterside if you can. Enjoy!

This long option is again a lovely walk with lots of interest and variety plus as a bonus, four real ale pubs en route!

The Royal Oak at Milithorpe, The Tickled Trout at Barlow, The Gate Inn at Overgreen, and The Three Merry Lads at Culthorpe which is towards the end of the walk (for this pub you will need to turn left at the Main Road for a short walk into Cutthorpe Village).

Whilst this walk is quite long with several hills to climb, there are lovely views to enjoy and you can have several stops on the way to reward yourself and recharge your batteries.

There are a couple of quite steep declines and also gates, stiles and steps along the way. Good footwear is essential as the ground may be uneven and the route may be muddy in places. There is some walking on country roads.

Whilst this walk does not actually walk along the shores of the Reservoirs, allow time to sit, relax and enjoy the surroundings at the waterside if you can. Enjoy!