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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Carsington Water – Long Dale Road loop from River Churnet Underline Bridge

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Carsington Water – Long Dale Road loop from River Churnet Underline Bridge

Hard

10

riders

Carsington Water – Long Dale Road loop from River Churnet Underline Bridge

05:09

95.8km

1,420m

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: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.61 km

Calcroft Sprink

Forest

21.8 km

Chesnut Wood

Forest

3

44.7 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

51.8 km

Longcliffe Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Twists and turns and great view

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5

66.2 km

Heathcote Mere

Highlight • Natural

Great spot to stop at, very peaceful, close to Hartington to buy drinks and snacks.

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6

67.5 km

Long Dale Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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7

69.6 km

Hartington Cheese Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little shop, plenty of cheeses and accompaniments including quite a few local ones to the area. Picked up a few while I was there. 😃 Also sells local beers and real ales.

Tip by

8

83.4 km

Mermaid Pool

Highlight • Lake

Good spot to aim for on a long ride into the Peak, Views West and over to the Roachers - but often windy and bad weather in winter.

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9

85.6 km

View of Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's quite a steep climb up from Thorncliffe but you are rewarded with views for miles. There are a couple of benches at the top, which are perfect place to rest and enjoy the views.

Tip by

10

85.7 km

Thorncliffe Bank Climb and View of Tittesworth Water and The Roaches

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steep, Steady, Steep, Steady. Cracker of a climb that leads to amazing views back over Tittesworth and The Roaches

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B

95.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.3 km

5.60 km

2.58 km

461 m

Surfaces

57.7 km

38.2 km

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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