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Derbyshire Dales

View of Carsington Water – Longcliffe Descent loop from Carsington CP

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Derbyshire Dales

View of Carsington Water – Longcliffe Descent loop from Carsington CP

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View of Carsington Water – Longcliffe Descent loop from Carsington CP

02:03

41.3km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 98 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.81 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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2

6.44 km

Cromford Hill

Highlight • Trail

Take it steady on the decent as lorries turn out of the quarry

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3

7.37 km

Cromford Pond

Highlight • Lake

Cat crossing just up from Scarthin Books

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4

9.02 km

Halls Ice Cream, Matlock Bath

Highlight • Cafe

5

13.1 km

Peak Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Trail alongside the Peak Rail line between Matlock & Rowsley, quiet & scenic alternative to the A6!

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6

15.8 km

The Whitworth Centre and Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical park that also has the Terrace Cafe. Great place for a stop if riding the NCN 680 Rowsley to Matlock portion of the White Peak Loop.
More information on …

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7

20.3 km

Wye Bridge (crossing the River Wye)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy pleasant riverside scenery as you pass over an old stone bridge that spans over the River Wye.

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24.0 km

Tolls Wood

Forest

24.8 km

Stoney Ley Wood

Forest

10

35.3 km

Longcliffe Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Twists and turns and great view

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41.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

10.4 km

1.98 km

904 m

497 m

265 m

201 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

2.94 km

225 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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