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High Peak Trail – View across Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth CP

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High Peak Trail – View across Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth CP

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High Peak Trail – View across Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth CP

01:08

13.5km

180m

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: March 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.57 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.34 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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1.68 km

Woodland Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Nice quiet lane in a woodland, steady gradient.

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6.85 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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7.33 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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13.5 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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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

3.88 km

2.33 km

1.04 km

650 m

243 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

5.65 km

1.77 km

421 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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High Peak Trail – View across Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth CP

High Peak Trail

Woodland Lane

Bird Hide at Carsington Water

View across Carsington Water

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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