Coalpit dam is situated in the Naseby Forest on privately owned land. There is a picnic ground and toilets at the dam which may be used by skaters.

The dam often freezes in the winter and it is not uncommon to find skateable ice when other popular skating places have insufficient ice.

Panorama of Coal pit dam in the Naseby forest. July 24th 2010. Photo courtesy of Ryan Hellyer.

Map of Naseby forest

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