Brassington Village – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Carsington

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Brassington Village – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Carsington

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Brassington Village – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Carsington

02:57

10.6km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.57 km

View of Brassington

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

3.42 km

Brassington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Brassington has many cottages that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with Tudor House, built in 1615, being one of the oldest.
Brassington was for centuries dependent on …

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3.69 km

St James' Church, Brassington

Highlight • Religious Site

The church contains many Norman features such as the tower and porch and internally has some fine Ashford-in-the-Water ‘Black Marble’ columns.

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6.90 km

Golconda Lead Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The mine dates back to the 1700s and the mine shaft is over 100 metres (330 ft) deep.
After closing in 1913, the mine was reopened in 1915 to mine baryte until 1953.

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8.89 km

View of Carsington Water from the King's Chair

Highlight • Viewpoint

Limestone rock feature better known locally as the Lady Chair. It can be seen next to a footpath which crosses Carsington Pasture.

The route provides spectacular views over Carsington Water.

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9.03 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Take your time

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9.42 km

The King's Chair and View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kings Chair rocks and view over Carsington Water from the top of the village near the windmills.
A very (very) steep climb out of Carsington village, but easy to …

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9.65 km

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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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

4.47 km

1.11 km

286 m

Surfaces

5.18 km