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Derbyshire Dales

Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Middleton

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Derbyshire Dales

Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Middleton

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Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Middleton

01:59

39.3km

510m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.17 km

View of Wirksworth from Bolehill

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

22.2 km

View from Turnditch Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views after slog up through turnditch

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3

29.0 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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4

31.8 km

The Knockerdown Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely Marston's pub just to the North of Carsington Water. They have a large and spacious garden as well as plenty of indoor seating. The beer garden also offers …

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5

34.1 km

Start of Carsington Gravel

Highlight • Trail

It's smooth gravel - road bikes are fine, but there is a roady way around too if you prefer. It's just a busy road so I was very happy to avoid it🥲

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6

35.7 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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B

39.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

4.49 km

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

8.84 km

185 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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6°C

27 %

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