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Derbyshire Dales

Longford Old Mill – View of Carsington Water loop from Cromford

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Derbyshire Dales

Longford Old Mill – View of Carsington Water loop from Cromford

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Longford Old Mill – View of Carsington Water loop from Cromford

04:49

95.7km

1,220m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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After 68.9 km for 109 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

3.14 km

View of Wirksworth from Bolehill

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

40.2 km

Longford Old Mill

Highlight • Structure

Very scenic house opposite the old cheese factory in Longford. Now a private house so no access. It is almost obligatory for every cyclist passing to stop to admire and take a photo.

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3

40.2 km

The First Cheese Factory in England

Highlight • Other

Now a private house with a plaque on the wall recording its original use.

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4

68.3 km

Clifton Village, Peak District

Highlight • Historical Site

This charming little village is located nearby to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. It's nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Peak District and is characterised by historic stone cottages and a …

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5

82.9 km

Carsington Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Nice smooth road alongside Carsington water. Fair few cars on a busy weekend but the road is wide and smooth with most of the cars driving slowly. Good views of the lake.

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6

89.2 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Carsington Water is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent. It takes water from the River Derwent during high flow in the winter along 10km long tunnels.
the road around the …

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7

93.8 km

Cromford Hill

Highlight • Trail

Take it steady on the decent as lorries turn out of the quarry

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8

95.4 km

River Derwent at Cromford

Highlight • River

Crossing the Derwent at Cromford

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B

95.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.8 km

6.76 km

1.17 km

146 m

Surfaces

68.7 km

27.0 km

109 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

89 %

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