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Carsington

Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Carsington

Moderate

30

runners

Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Carsington

01:13

11.6km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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115 m

St Margaret's Church, Carsington

Highlight • Historical Site

The church may date from the 13th century. A sundial set into the east wall is inscribed Re-edified 1648. The west end gallery has an inscription This loft was erected …

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2

672 m

Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Great quality paths and fantastic views await you at Carsington Water.

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3

1.79 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Structure

Carsington Water is the ninth largest reservoir in England. When full it can hold 7,800 million gallons of water. The reservoir has good quality tracks around it to enjoy the good views and wildlife.

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3.38 km

Bird Hide at Carsington Water

Highlight • Structure

Bird hide alongside the walking and cycling routes around Carsington Reservoir.
Open to all. Inside there are seats, information on the birds you might see and some remote cameras you …

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5

3.79 km

Carsington Water Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

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6

4.73 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

can get very busy with people if its good weather

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7

6.11 km

Troll's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The kids should love this. Mine didn't want to leave

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8

10.2 km

RAF Quadrant Tower, Carsington Water

Highlight • Historical Site

The RAF Quadrant Tower, Carsington Water, Derbyshire
By the shores of Carsington Water, Derbyshire stands this 1940s-built brick and concrete structure, known as the "bomb Tower" or more correctly, the …

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

1.49 km

550 m

424 m

105 m

Surfaces

8.03 km

1.15 km

1.09 km

497 m

424 m

354 m

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Saturday 9 May

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