Linacre reservoirs

Postcode for your walk:

S42 7JW

Distance:

1-2 miles (1.6 to 3.2km)

How long does the full route take:

30-60 minutes

What is the terrain like?

Grass or dry footpath, sometimes muddy

Difficulty rating of the walk (balancing distance, terrain and gradient)?

2 out of 5

Is the walk suitable for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users? (difficult to navigate terrain, stiles etc.)

Some gentle inclines but much of the walk is flat.

How do you access the walk by public transport?

I’ve not accessed it by public transport, but it looks like there is a bus from Chesterfield to the entrance of the reservoirs (although this is a half mile from the reservoirs themselves).
Visit Chesterfield website - Linacre Reservoirs

Is parking available?

Yes, car park spaces (payment required)

Are there toilets or a café?

Toilets

Child and dog friendly?

Suitable for little feet and dog friendly (on and off lead)

Anything else you feel is useful to add?

All the footpaths can get a little muddy after heavy rain.

There are are various trails to take around the reservoirs and surrounding woods. The walk I have specifically done features in the book “Derbyshire & The Peak District: A Dog Walker’s Guide” by Peter Naldrett (available to buy online).

The OS map is Explorer 269 Chesterfield & Alfreton. There are no places selling refreshments along the walk, but when you’ve finished The Peacock Inn at Cutthorpe is a five-minute drive away, and has great food and dogs are welcome in the bar area or you can sit outside if weather permits. There’s also a play area outside for kids.