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Derbyshire Dales

Roadford Lake Dam – Brassington Village loop from Hognaston CP

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Derbyshire Dales

Roadford Lake Dam – Brassington Village loop from Hognaston CP

Hard

5.0

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Roadford Lake Dam – Brassington Village loop from Hognaston CP

05:25

19.9km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

464 m

Draw Off Tower

Highlight • Lake

This tower was initially a mystery to us, but we later discovered that it houses the pumping system for the water. It also looks quite cool floating on the water.

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2

480 m

Roadford Lake Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Planning for the reservoir started in the 1960s and construction started in 1979. In 1984, there was a partial collapse of the dam before it was filled. The dam was …

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3

2.53 km

Carsington Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little centre to find out more about the area

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4

4.29 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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5

8.11 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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6

11.7 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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7

11.9 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Take your time

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14.5 km

Hall Wood

Forest

9

17.0 km

Carsington Carved Chair

Highlight • Structure

A pretty cool feature found in the middle of a field.

Great selfie opportunity ;)

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B

19.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

2.33 km

1.83 km

926 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

2.39 km

2.03 km

835 m

657 m

269 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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24 %

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