Is there a cycle path around Carsington Water?
There is a traffic-free designated cycle path that loops all the way around Carsington Water.
How long is the route around Carsington Water?
Carsington Water Circular
| Walk Facts: | |
|---|---|
| Start | Carsington Water visitor centre (SK 241 516). Signposted from Wirksworth and the A517 Ashbourne-Belper road at the Ashbourne end of the village of Hulland Ward (click for MAP) |
| Terrain | Good paths, tracks and roads. |
| Length | Nine miles |
| Time | Three to four hours |
How long does it take to cycle the Tissington Trail?
2.5 hours
How long does it take to walk or cycle it? The trail is 13 miles in total and should take an average walker 2.5 hours with stops along the way. If cycling is more your sport of choice, expect the trail to take just over an hour.
How far is a lap of Carsington Water?
The distance around the reservoir is approximately 8 miles.
How many miles is it around Carsington Water?
1.158 mi²Carsington Water / Area
How long does it take to walk around Carsington reservoir?
3 hours
Carsington Water Circular Walk
| Distance | 8.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Time Required | 3 hours |
| Start / Finish | Carsington Water Visitor Centre Derbyshire DE6 1ST |
| Difficulty | Easy relatively level walking on good paths through fields and woodland alongside the reservoir. There is no pavement on the section from Carsington to Hopton. |
How flat is the Tissington Trail?
Tissington Trail route covers an average distance of thirteen miles. The path is almost entirely flat with small elevations now and then. It is very peaceful to cycle through with some of the best views within the Peak District.
Is Carsington Water Free?
The cost of the main Carsington Water Visitors car park is £3 for 2 hours and £5 for all-day. Severn Trent Water operate an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) car parking system in this car park.
Where does the Tissington Trail go?
The Tissington Trail runs for 13 miles from Parsley Hay (53.1706°N 1.7828°W) in the north to Ashbourne (53.0196°N 1.7397°W) in the south.
How difficult is Monsal Trail to cycle?
The lane from Upperdale in the bottom of the valley across the river up to Monsal Head is a famous, challenging cycling climb; you can get to it from the trail by dropping down on a stone track from the former Monsal Dale station, 700 metres (0.4 miles) north west of Headstone Tunnel.
Where do you park to cycle the Monsal Trail?
There is paid parking at Bakewell Station, Hassop Station, Monsal Head and Millers Dale. As there is a very slight incline towards the Chee Dale end (Buxton), we recommend cycling slightly uphill first, to then zoom back down when you turn back around. So your best bets are parking at Bakewell or Hassop.
Can you still walk around Carsington Water?
Carsington Water Circular Walk Easy relatively level walking on good paths through fields and woodland alongside the reservoir. There is no pavement on the section from Carsington to Hopton. From the Visitor Centre walk southwards and follow the path past the sailing club to pick-up footpath signs for Millfields.
Who owns Carsington Water?
| Carsington Water | |
|---|---|
| Managing agency | Severn Trent Water |
| Built | 1989 |
| First flooded | 1992 |
| Max. depth | 33 m (108 ft) |