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Draw Off Tower – Carsington Water loop from Hognaston CP

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Draw Off Tower – Carsington Water loop from Hognaston CP

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Draw Off Tower – Carsington Water loop from Hognaston CP

00:30

5.54km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.74 km for 273 m

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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474 m

Carsington Water Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Pay online within 24hrs available if you dont have cash on the day.

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916 m

Carsington Water Construction Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A plaque on the memorial states:
In memory of the men who died in the construction of this reservoir, on Monday 23rd May 1983.
Robert Colclough aged 26
Peter Haynes aged 26
Mark Hughes aged 20
Antony Meakin aged 20

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2.52 km

Carsington Water — kiosk and toilets

Highlight • Lake

Hot cold food and toilets shop cash only

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3.45 km

Draw Off Tower

Highlight • Lake

This tower was initially a mystery to us, but we later discovered that it houses the pumping system for the water. It also looks quite cool floating on the water.

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4.14 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

can get very busy with people if its good weather

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5.54 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

585 m

461 m

260 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

1.25 km

497 m

365 m

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

3°C

20 %

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Draw Off Tower – Carsington Water loop from Hognaston CP

Carsington Water Car Park

Carsington Sailing Club

Carsington Water Construction Memorial

Carsington Water — kiosk and toilets

Draw Off Tower

Carsington Water

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