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Bradbourne Brook Ford – High Peak Trail loop from Carsington

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Bradbourne Brook Ford – High Peak Trail loop from Carsington

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Bradbourne Brook Ford – High Peak Trail loop from Carsington

01:52

23.2km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.84 km

View across Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Next view across conservation area down reservoir. Lots of bird life to look out for

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2

2.32 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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3

6.31 km

Bradbourne Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A "doubly thankful" village. A thankful village is one where none of the inhabitants were killed in the First World War. A doubly thankful one is where no inhabitants were …

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4

7.44 km

Bradbourne Brook Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Fun for the fool hardy, slow and steady. Can be deep, be prepared to bail if your bike starts to slide out from under. At your own risk🚲😬. Bridge for the sensible 😉

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5

14.8 km

View of Carsington from the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hopton Incline extremely steep

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6

15.8 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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7

17.1 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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18.0 km

Ruins

Ruins

9

18.3 km

Steep Climb to Middleton Top

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Estimated 15% on loose ground - push through until you reach the top

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23.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

5.30 km

2.23 km

715 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.39 km

5.28 km

195 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

94 %

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