{"id":19236,"date":"2022-08-25T07:25:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T05:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=121446"},"modified":"2022-08-25T08:02:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T06:02:15","slug":"walk-linacre-reservoirs-derbyshire","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/walk-linacre-reservoirs-derbyshire\/","title":{"rendered":"Walk: Linacre Reservoirs, Derbyshire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Helen Moat\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 25 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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From the ponds of Holmebrook Valley Park to the three watery expanses of Linacre Reservoirs via Linacre Brook, this wetland landscape is home to an array of waterfowl.<\/p>\n

Surrounding Linacre Brook and Reservoirs, woodland birds inhabit the sycamore, beech, oak<\/a>, ash, larch, pine and spruce. This walk is a heart-lifting dazzle of colour on bright October days, but makes a perfect day out no matter what time of year you visit.<\/p>\n

Take your binoculars to enjoy the resident or winter-residing birds: you may spot mandarin ducks, goosanders, mallards and teal. Black-headed gulls, moorhens, coots and grey herons<\/a> also take to the water.<\/p>\n

In the surrounding woodlands, nuthatches, jays<\/a> and all manner of tits<\/a> reside. If you\u2019re lucky, \u2028you might spot a treecreepers, tawny owls<\/a>, woodpeckers<\/a> or \u2028even a kingfisher<\/a>. There are plenty of viewing points and picnic tables along the way. Settle down with a hot drink and watch the show.<\/p>\n

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This circular walk around Linacre Reservoirs is just over five miles\/Credit: Geograph<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Linacre Reservoirs walk<\/h2>\n

5.3 miles\/8.5 km | 3 hours | moderate<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Pond potter<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Holmebrook Valley Park, edging Chesterfield, follow \u2028the east and south side of the pond. Look out for various waterfowl as you round the \u2028lake \u2013 the prelude to the main show at Linacre.<\/p>\n

Turn left to cross a footbridge over Linacre Brook and immediately right to follow the stream through woodland and meadow. Enjoy the soothing sound of water and the rock exposures on the bank. Cross another wooden footbridge to follow a path bordering fields. Continue through Ducksick Wood. Where the path splits, keep left to climb a broad track leading to Linacre Reservoirs.<\/p>\n

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Linacre\u2019s three reservoirs were built between\u00a01855 and 1904 to supply water to the town of Chesterfield\/Credit: Geograph<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

2. Woods and water<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drop down to the waterside path; it\u2019s time to take in the water life. Continue along the water\u2019s edge of the first two reservoirs, before cutting through woodland to the third. The highest reservoir pushes the rambler on to a boardwalk, where birds and squirrels feed off food left on posts. It\u2019s a glorious section of the walk, taking in water, woods and moorland overhead.<\/p>\n

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