Welcome to Fernlee Reservoir

Fernlee Reservoir is a stunning man-made lake located in the heart of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. The reservoir was built in the late 1800s to provide water to the nearby town of Whaley Bridge. Today, it is a popular destination for hikers, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts. The reservoir is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a picturesque spot for a picnic or a leisurely stroll. Visitors can also enjoy fishing and boating on the lake, or simply sit back and take in the tranquil beauty of the surrounding landscape.

One of the most unique features of Fernlee Reservoir is its impressive dam, which stands at over 30 meters tall and spans more than 200 meters across the valley. The dam was constructed using local gritstone and is an impressive feat of engineering. Visitors can walk across the top of the dam and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The dam also plays an important role in flood prevention, as it helps to regulate the flow of water in the River Goyt.

Fernlee Reservoir is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The surrounding woodland is also home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers and nuthatches. Visitors can take a leisurely walk around the reservoir and keep an eye out for these fascinating creatures. The reservoir is also a popular spot for fishing, with brown trout and rainbow trout both found in the lake. Whether you're a nature lover or simply looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Fernlee Reservoir is a must-visit destination in Derbyshire.

Local Weather

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Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

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Local Schools

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Dame Catherine Harpurs School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lorna Harvey	Rose Lane Ticknall Derby Derbyshire DE73 7JW 01332862792 School Website
Hartshorne C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Layhe-Humphreys	Main Street Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7ES 01283217423 School Website
Foremarke Hall Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Harding	Repton Preparatory School Milton Derby Derbyshire DE65 6EJ 01283707100 School Website
Repton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Tague	Springfield Road Repton Derby Derbyshire DE65 6GN 01283703732 School Website
Eureka Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Cassie Hurt	Dunsmore Way Midway Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7LA 01283216451 School Website
Granville Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Oliphant	Burton Road Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JR 1283216765 School Website
St Wystans School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Kara Lebihan	High Street Repton Derby Derbyshire DE65 6GE 01283703258 School Website
Repton School Other Independent School Ages:12-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Semmence	Repton Derby Derbyshire DE65 6FH 01283559200 School Website
Springfield Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Kay	Springfield Road Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0BU 1283217855 School Website
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Karen Burton	Queen's Drive Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0EG 1283216883 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Willington The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN 3.68 Miles

Burton-On-Trent Borough Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2DA 5.62 Miles

Peartree Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT 6.31 Miles

Derby Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU 7.73 Miles

Tutbury And Hatton Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, DE65 5DX 8.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bloors Private Hire 01283 550505 253 Woodville Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7HW 2.49 Miles
Pj's Private Hire 01283 552662 314 Burton Rd, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7LY 2.50 Miles
Malc Gee Private Hire 01283 211923 2 Skinners Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7NL 2.60 Miles
Jimmy's Private Hire 01283 551624 6 Elmsdale Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7HD 2.62 Miles
Midway Cars 01283 210330 199 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0EA 3.07 Miles
Alpha Taxis And Minibuses 01283 225184 49 High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JA 3.17 Miles
Alpha Cars 01283 551818 49 High Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8JA 3.17 Miles
Newhall Taxis 01283 214745 70A High St, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0HU 3.18 Miles
Ashby Van Hire Ltd 01530 411911 Unit 3 Kiln Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8ED 3.24 Miles
24 7 Private Hire 01283 222288 Unit E/Sharpes Ind Est/Alexandra Rd, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AZ 3.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashby Road (Ticknall) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Ticknall Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Repton Road Hartshorne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartshorne Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant (Repton) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bretby Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Salisbury Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingleby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goseley Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sainsburys Midway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Woodville Surgery 01283 217036	The Surgery 71 Burton Road, Woodville Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7JE
Oaklands Village And Community Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oakland Village Hall Farm Road Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 8ND
Swadlincote Extended Access 01823 818100	Swadlinecote Health Ctr Civic Way Swadlinecote DE11 0AE
Heartwood Medical Practice 01283 818100	Swadlincote Health Centre Civic Way Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0AE
Newhall Surgery 01283 217092	46-48 High Street Newhall, Swadlincote Burton On Trent Derbyshire DE11 0HU

Local Stores

Repton Road
Repton Road
Willington
Derbyshire
DE65 6BX
01283 702614
Store Website
3.80 miles

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SPAR - Repton
High Street
Repton
DE65 6GD
01283 703183
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery
62 Repton Road Hartshorne Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 7AF 01283 480910 hartshornevets@hotmail.com 1.58 miles


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Swadlincote Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1, The Pipeworks Retail Park Coppice Side Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9FQ 01283 213707 info@swadlincotevets.co.uk Website 3.20 miles

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Bright Side Vets
Waterloo House 49 West Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 9DN 01283 617020 manager@brightsidevets.com Website 3.30 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Ivanhoe Business Park Smisby Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2UZ 01530 412035 enquiries@woodward-vets.co.uk Website 3.55 miles

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Beech Vets
41 Beech Avenue Willington Derbyshire DE65 6DB 01283 704768 beechvets@icloud.com Website 3.68 miles
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After 5.30pm phone Etwall Vets on 01283 899898
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Waterloo House Veterinary Services
Castle Farm Castle Street Melbourne Derbyshire DE73 8DY 01332 863732 Website 3.70 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns. Main Street Ticknall 1.53 miles

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches. Main Street Milton Derby DE65 6EF 1.64 miles There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).

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Moria Furnace
Moria Furnace Was A Brick Building Kiln. Now It's A Craft Centre, Museum, Cafe And Childrens Play Area. A Nice Walk Along The Canal Tow Path Takes You To Into The Neighbouring National Forest. Located: Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch) Furnace Ln Moira 5.30 miles Furnace Lane, Moria (Nr Ashby-De-La-Zouch)

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Hicks Lodge
This Park Is Really Designed For Cyclists So Care Is Needed If Your Walking Your Dog. The Park Is Split Into 2. One Being A Gentler Walk Around A Lake With A Nice Lakeside Cafe The Other Area Is Across A Road And Into The Woodland, This Is Aimed At The More Advanced Cyclist. Although Dogs Walkers Are Welcome No Facilities Are Provided For Them. Water Bowls Are Left Outside The Cafe But When My Dog Drank From One He Was Later Sick. Located: Willesley Woodside Willesley Ln Ashby-De-La-Zouch Lancashire LE65 2TL 5.58 miles Willesley Woodside, Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Trent And Mersey Canal Path (Burton)
The Trent And Mersey Canal Path From Branston To Barton Marina Is A Relatively Long But Even Route With Several Bridges, Locks, And The Opportunity To View Wildlife Along The Way. Tatenhill Lane Branston Burton-On-Trent DE14 3EZ 7.21 miles The Bridge Inn Has A Small, Free Car Park For Customers, But There Is Also Free Parking At Branston Water Park (De14 3Hd).

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Grace Dieu Woods
A Sustrans Track Runs Through This Woodland, But Away From That There Are Walks Within The Woodland. 27 Springfield Thringstone Coalville Lancashire LE67 8LT 7.38 miles Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire

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Weather Forecast

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