Carr Mill Dam is situated north of St Helens town centre, in Merseyside. It is the County's largest body of inland water, and offers picturesque lakeside trails and walks, as well as national competitive powerboating and angling events.
Once simply a mill pond built to power Carr’s Mill, this was hugely expanded in the 1750s to provide water to the Sankey Navigation, (Sankey Canal), about a mile away.
The lake is a firm favourite, busy with anglers and water sports enthusiasts. It is also a great place for birdwatchers—herons, great crested grebes, coots and various species of duck and gull can be found here.
The name Carr Mill traditionally came from the Norse word 'Carr' meaning marsh or fen. A corn mill was operating there in the 19th century as it is visible on the first Ordnance survey map of the area.
The dam was further enlarged by the London and North Western Railway during development of the railway system and cast iron marker posts are still visible at two points around the dam.
Carr Mill Dam is also the location of St. Helens' only ancient woodland running alongside the railway line.
I've never visited before, so I only explored a small part of the many paths around its shores.
Fuji X-T1, 18-55mm lens.
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| The Red Brick Bridge Across The Dam |
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| Arches In B/W |
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| Down Among The Reeds |
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| Curious Robin |
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| Arches reflections |
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| All the Gear For Fishing |
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| Multi-Arch Reflections |
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| Fun On The Water |
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| Smooth Water Reflections |
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| Enjoying The Views |
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| Smooth Water In B/W |
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| Smooth Water Red Brick Arches |
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| Swan Ripples |
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| Smooth Water Reflections |
