Carr Mill Dam

Merseyside's largest body of inland water offers picturesque lakeside trails & walks as well as national competitive powerboating & 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 new St.Helens Canal, about a mile away. The lake is a firm favourite, busy with anglers & water sports enthusiasts. It’s also a great place for birdwatchers - look out for herons, great crested grebes, coots & various species of duck and gull.

Opening Times

2007 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

Road Directions

From the A580 (East Lancs Road) turn towards Billinge at the traffic lights. Carr Mill Dam is situated north of St. Helens town centre, on the A571 (Carr Mill Road).