Staunton Harold Circular Walk. Staunton Harold Reservoir, Melbourne: See 119 reviews, articles, and 99 photos of Staunton Harold Reservoir, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 7 attractions in Melbourne. It combines great watery views with an amazing wildflower meadow, a children’s playground, dog friendly cafe, completed with walking trails and space for family fun and picnics. Staunton Harold Reservoir was created in 1964 by the River Dove Water Board to provide communities and businesses in Leicester and the East Midlands with drinking water and is now owned and managed by Severn Trent. Then you could follow the story of water in the visitor centre exhibition. Welcome to Freshwalks which brings business communities together in the safest, healthiest way - walking outdoors. Car parking charges £1.50 per vehicle for all day at the main site. This spot is not marked on the map as a viewpoint, but I think it should be. Family run, and ‘hands on’ in its management style, the estate has embraced modern uses for its diverse assets. Wybierz inny termin. The National Forest Company was established in April 1995. It has a visitor centre and wildflower meadow. Windmill Hill, Melbourne Most of the water is within Derbyshire but a small part of the southern shore is over the border in Leicestershire. Staunton Harold Reservoir's water level is still looking low (Image: Burton Mail). 119 recenzji. It has a visitor centre and wildflower meadow. Sailing is available all year round with a comprehensive training programme. The Staunton Harold Reservoir is in Melbourne, off the B587 Melbourne road to Lount, a daily bus service operates from Derby to Melbourne. The National Forest Company leads the creation of the National Forest, a wooded landscape for the nation across 200 square miles of central England. Staunton Harold hosts a natural habitat for much bird and plant life, and is also home to Dimmingsdale Nature Reserve. Staunton Harold Reservoir, Melbourne: Address, Phone Number, Staunton Harold Reservoir Reviews: 4/5 Events and activities hotline 0870 1791 111. Discover the history of the reservoir. The dam wall is a clay core construction, similar to the dam wall at Ladybower Reservoir. Lang: en Staunton Harold Reservoir is a large reservoir under the management of Severn Trent Water, located between Melbourne and Ticknall in Derbyshire, England. Don’t foget to try out our wild play area. Staunton Harold Reservoir is a large reservoir under the management of Severn Trent Water, located between Melbourne and Ticknall in Derbyshire, England. We join Garbolino ace Jason LeBosquet for a feeder fishing session at the beautiful Staunton Harold Reservoir on the Derbyshire/ Leicestershire border. Staunton Harold Reservoir Panorama taken from the South West of the reservoir, http://www.derbyshireuk.net/staunton_harold_reservoir.html, http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/eastmidlands/series4/east_midlands_reservoirs.shtml, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Staunton_Harold_Reservoir&oldid=992278153, Articles using infobox body of water without alt, Articles using infobox body of water without pushpin map alt, Articles using infobox body of water without image bathymetry, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 1,400 million imperial gallons (6,400 ML; 5,200 acre⋅ft), This page was last edited on 4 December 2020, at 13:00. When night fishing there is to be strictly no parking in the visitor centre carpark. Staunton Harold Reservoir, which was originally constructed in 1964, covers an area of approximately 209 acres and is up to 80ft deep. Staunton Harold Reservoir & Visitor Centre, Logo for being registered with Fundraising Regulator, Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs logo, stwater.co.uk/leisure-and-learning/reservoir-locations/staunton-harold/. Distance: 6.1 miles Terrain: Easy, but quite a bit of road. James Woodcock. Has an events programme and features a large adventure play area. STAUNTON HAROLD. The parish is on the county boundary with Derbyshire and about 9 miles (14 km) south of Derby. Owned by Severn Trent Water, this 210 acre reservoir was built in 1964. Staunton Harold Reservoir, Melbourne, Derby, United Kingdom. it provides an interesting and varied day out for all. Officers from Swadlincote Safer Neighbourhood Team came across the vehicle - unsecured - while on patrol on Tuesday. Staunton Harold Reservoir Pubs/Cafes. The Swadlincote SNT Facebook page gives more details. Walks link with Calke Abbey. a) NIGHT FISHING is allowed for club members only. Staunton Harold Reservoir, Melbourne: See 119 reviews, articles, and 99 photos of Staunton Harold Reservoir, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 8 attractions in Melbourne. If you visit the site in summer, it is well worth taking a short walk from the visitor centre to the wildflower meadow. The Bigsalty 7 day wind and weather forecast for Staunton Harold Reservoir is designed for windsurfers, kitesurfers and other watersports enthusiasts It is a charity and Non-Profit Institution within the Public Sector, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). As a result fishing is to commence tomorrow on the 5th June. Staunton Harold Reservoir Staunton Harold Reservoir: relax - zobacz w serwisie Tripadvisor recenzje podróżników (119), autentyczne zdjęcia (99) i doskonałe oferty dotyczące Melbourne, UK. Please telephone Burton Mutual Fishing Club on 01283 544734 for details regarding coarse fishing. Location: [Derbyshire / Leicestershire border close to Melbourne, Calke, Staunton Harold] Map: Explorer 245 (National Forest). Staunton Harold Reservoir Severn Trent PO Box 409 Darlington, DL1 9WF stwater.co.uk Activities for all Our play area is an ideal place to let the kids run around and tire themselves out. Calke Road 1.6K likes. Total ascent: 187m. Staunton Harold Reservoir is located in the heart of the National Forest, between Derby and Burton on Trent, and was once home to a remarkable range of industries, giving you options for some secret schooling if you like! Melbourne Tourism; Melbourne Hotels; Melbourne Bed and Breakfast; Melbourne Packages; Flights to Melbourne; Melbourne Restaurants; Melbourne Attractions; Melbourne Travel Forum Staunton Harold reservoir - Melbourne Parks - Spring Wood - Calke Abbey - Staunton Harold reservoir (circa 10.5km) GRADE: EASY/MODERATE. 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