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Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Hognaston

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Derbyshire Dales

Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Hognaston

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Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Hognaston

00:25

4.88km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.18 km for 212 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

608 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

743 m

Carsington Water Construction Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A plaque on the memorial states:
In memory of the men who died in the construction of this reservoir, on Monday 23rd May 1983.
Robert Colclough aged 26
Peter Haynes aged 26
Mark Hughes aged 20
Antony Meakin aged 20

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3

1.03 km

Carsington Water — kiosk and toilets

Highlight • Lake

Hot cold food and toilets shop cash only

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4

2.45 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

can get very busy with people if its good weather

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5

2.95 km

Carsington Sailing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

6

3.63 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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B

4.88 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

785 m

168 m

154 m

124 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

826 m

825 m

434 m

215 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 28 October

14°C

6°C

42 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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