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Longcliffe Descent – Carsington Water loop from Ilkeston

Hard

3.0

(1)

34

riders

Longcliffe Descent – Carsington Water loop from Ilkeston

04:21

96.8km

990m

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 19, 2026

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After 15.6 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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31.5 km

Dunge Wood

Forest

2

41.6 km

River Derwent at Cromford

Highlight • River

Crossing the Derwent at Cromford

Tip by

3

42.4 km

Cromford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Cat crossing just up from Scarthin Books

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46.8 km

Hopton Wood

Forest

5

52.2 km

Longcliffe Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Twists and turns and great view

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6

56.6 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 …

Tip by

7

57.6 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.

Tip by

8

68.9 km

The Cock Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub with quality restaurant standard pub style food, drinks and snacks. Nice beer garden.
Open everyday.
Sun to Thurs 12:00 - 23:00
Fri and Sat 12:00 - 00:00

Tip by

9

75.0 km

View of the Ecclesbourne Valley

Highlight • Cycleway

Narrow Lane that can be a bit gravelly in places but has a cracking view over the valley

Tip by

10

83.0 km

Coxbench Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village friendly locals

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B

96.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

43.7 km

1.42 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.6 km

2.06 km

194 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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