Long Dale Road – Carsington Water loop from Hulland Ward

Long Dale Road – Carsington Water loop from Hulland Ward

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Long Dale Road – Carsington Water loop from Hulland Ward

04:21

79.5km

1,150m

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: August 27, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 16.0 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.90 km

Ashbourne Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A good place to visit with a number of cafes and pubs.

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16.0 km

Waterings Wood

Forest

40.8 km

Millmoorhead Wood

Forest

42.1 km

Longnor Village and Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Small village with some great cafes and pubs.

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46.9 km

View of Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a beautiful spot above the little Hamlet of Earl Sterndale and looking towards Hitter Hill and Axe edge. From here you can drop down and then climb up …

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54.0 km

Hardings Lane

Highlight • Climb

What a great, gradual climb.

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54.3 km

Long Dale Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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56.4 km

Hartington Cheese Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little shop, plenty of cheeses and accompaniments including quite a few local ones to the area. Picked up a few while I was there. 😃 Also sells local beers and real ales.

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58.1 km

Heathcote Mere

Highlight • Natural

Great spot to stop at, very peaceful, close to Hartington to buy drinks and snacks.

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74.2 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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