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Derbyshire Dales

Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Hopton

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Derbyshire Dales

Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Hopton

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Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Hopton

00:42

8.94km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 859 m for 55 m

After 4.48 km for 129 m

After 6.71 km for 52 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

886 m

St Margaret's Church, Carsington

Highlight • Historical Site

The church may date from the 13th century. A sundial set into the east wall is inscribed Re-edified 1648. The west end gallery has an inscription This loft was erected …

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2

1.75 km

Start of Carsington Gravel

Highlight • Trail

It's smooth gravel - road bikes are fine, but there is a roady way around too if you prefer. It's just a busy road so I was very happy to avoid it🥲

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3

4.02 km

Carsington Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little centre to find out more about the area

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4

4.05 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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5

4.40 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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6

5.40 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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7

6.53 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Structure

Carsington Water is the ninth largest reservoir in England. When full it can hold 7,800 million gallons of water. The reservoir has good quality tracks around it to enjoy the good views and wildlife.

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8

6.73 km

RAF Quadrant Tower, Carsington Water

Highlight • Historical Site

The RAF Quadrant Tower, Carsington Water, Derbyshire
By the shores of Carsington Water, Derbyshire stands this 1940s-built brick and concrete structure, known as the "bomb Tower" or more correctly, the …

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B

8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.86 km

3.00 km

1.41 km

548 m

111 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

3.13 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 4 October

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13°C

19 %

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