Carsington Sports and Leisure

The Carsington Sports and Leisure Centre is located at Carsington Water, Derbyshire. Carsington Water is one of the largest reservoirs in the UK and from there they offer a variety of watersports activities as well as bike hire and fly fishing from boats. All activities must be pre-booked before arrival.

What can you do at Carsington Sports and Leisure?

You can get out and enjoy the water with a range of watersports from beginners to advanced. You can make it a day out full of fun and adventure with your family. Activities include rowing boat hire, single/double kayaks, junior or adult stand-up paddleboard hire plus large family paddleboards and Canadian canoes. They offer courses and lessons in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding.

You can enjoy the area’s picturesque trails on their top-brand mountain bikes. You can enjoy a short, family-friendly, 3-mile route or the full 8-mile reservoir circuit. They even have electric bikes you can hire.

FAQ and Further Information Carsington Sports and Leisure

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe near the water serving hot and cold food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Reservoir with watersports including rowing boats, paddleboards, kayaks and more. Plus cycle hire and fly fishing from boats. There are public toilets and a cafe nearby.

What are the ticket prices?

Half an hour rowing boat hire £20, kayaks £15 for 1 person, £20 for a double, paddleboards from £15-35 for a family size board. Other pricing options for other activities are available. Bike hire is around £14-17 for 2-3 hours hire.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.