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Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Brailsford

Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Brailsford

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Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Brailsford

02:22

50.4km

650m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.79 km

View from Turnditch Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views after slog up through turnditch

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13.6 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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16.3 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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24.4 km

View of Wirksworth from Bolehill

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.2 km

Le Mistral Wirksworth

Highlight • Restaurant

A stunning little French Cafe in the heart of Wirksworth. The staff were friendly and attentive as well as being extremely accommodating. The menu is wonderfully full of French classics …

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31.9 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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50.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

5.52 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.8 km

477 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

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Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Brailsford

View from Turnditch Top

Carsington Water

The Knockerdown Pub

View of Wirksworth from Bolehill

Le Mistral Wirksworth

View of Carsington Water

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