i know of many good carp waters in the stockport , cheshire area.
1. poynton pool: Huge lake! lots of carp to nearly 30 pound! three fish touching 29lb a common mirror and leather. around 25 differnt 20lbers in there as well.
2. Birch vale. large lake. great if you like a challenge! and i mean a challenge. only 15 carp in this reservoir biggest around 20lb. i have had 6 of the carp in there all bout mid doubles. biggest 17lb black mirror!
There are loads of carp waters around here! you just need 2 get out there and find them!