Carsington Water

We're a long way from the sea here in Derbyshire but we've got our own alternative - Severn Trent's Carsington Water reservoir.

There are yachts bobbing at anchor, swans and other waterfowl swimming around, sometimes a windsurfer or two; it could be a quiet day by the coast

This time we parked at the visitor centre, and walked out to Stones 'Island' which is dominated by the Standing stones artwork, looking like a pre-historic stone circle or the ruins of a long-gone civilisation.

Several of the stones have holes pierced through them for looking at the surrounding water but trees have grown around the site and not many of them have a view these days. 

 Along this short walk there are puzzles relating to the work of Severn Trent - such as getting water (represented by a ball) through the pipes without getting snagged in debris; they're intended to be educational but they can be played just for fun.

All in all a pleasant evening stroll in the sunshine.