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Derbyshire Dales

Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Yeaveley

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Derbyshire Dales

Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Yeaveley

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Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Yeaveley

01:55

41.0km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

14.6 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.

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2

16.8 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

If you are looking for an easier life cycle around the reservoir anticlockwise as this way you get the harder part out of the way in the first half of …

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3

18.0 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 …

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4

21.5 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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5

23.0 km

Callow Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Great spot for bluebells During late April and May - worth riding to see

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6

24.3 km

View of Carsington Water from Moor Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

25.1 km

Country Lane

Highlight • Trail

8

26.3 km

Countryside Road Junction

Highlight • Structure

B

41.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

3.58 km

554 m

132 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

4.53 km

197 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

49 %

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