Read our review of reservoirs and why they are brilliant places to visit as families. Most have circular paths or cycling routes as well as playgrounds and other activities. We review some of our favourites, including Carsington Water, Ingbirchworth Reservoir and more.
Carsington Water Review For Families
We spent the May Bank holiday weekend in the Derbyshire Dales, enjoying everything they have to offer. From the fantastic town of Ashbourne, the cycle haven of the Tissington Trail, right through to a trip to Carsington Water, which has been on our list for some time. It certainly didn’t disappoint.We camped around 25 minutes … Read more
Ingbirchworth Reservoir Review for Families
One of our favourite types of family outings is a good reservoir walk—easy-going, scenic, and just the right distance to tire out the kids without them realising they’re exercising! This past weekend in March, with the first real hints of spring sunshine, we headed to Ingbirchworth Reservoir with some friends (who also have two kids, … Read more
Scout Dike Reservoir Review For Families
One thing we love about the school holidays is the new places we can visit. Whether that’s a significant car journey away or something a little closer to home; there are always new places to experience. Over the Christmas school holidays, we visited Scout Dike Reservoir, a fantastic spot for introducing young children to the … Read more
Scammonden Reservoir, Huddersfield Review For Families
As a family that enjoys spending quality time outdoors, we are constantly on the lookout for new and exciting places to explore. Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting Scammonden Water in Huddersfield and we couldn’t wait to share our experience with other families like ours. Scammonden Water offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, perfect … Read more
Ogden Water Country Park & Nature Reserve Review for Families
On a weekend we love to spend all our time outdoors. Even if the weather isn’t too great. Given we run a family blog also we want to explore the great areas throughout Yorkshire (and sometimes beyond) where you can spend your weekends for fantastic outdoor fun. Ogden Water Country Park is the perfect destination … Read more
Langsett Reservoir walking for families
Langsett Reservoir is a stunningly beautiful body of water located in the Peak District National Park in South Yorkshire, England. The reservoir, which was constructed in the late 19th century to supply water to the city of Sheffield, has become a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers from all over the country. In … Read more
Damflask Reservoir walking for families
This is predominantly a family cycling blog but as active travel enthusiasts, we also like to walk too! We had a quiet Saturday afternoon and decided to grab our spreadsheet of ‘free family fun’ things to do and find somewhere relatively local. Damflask reservoir was on our list. Damflask Reservoir is popular for angling and … Read more
Why are reservoirs great for kids?
Although reservoirs were created as a way to store large amounts of water, since their inception, they have become multi-purpose. We love them as they typically have walking & cycling routes, wildlife and sometimes even a play park. They are a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours and are a brilliant, useable space for the general public.