カーク・アイルトンの湖・トップ12

Not just a pond but the reservoir for the nearby Arkwright's Cromford Mills. You've hiked this far so a slight detour? to the Mills would be worth the effort.

Truly beautiful spot, one of those “I’m so lucky to live in Derbyshire” locations

Nice spot for a breather after descending from Bonsall & Ball Eye Quarry. Built around 1780, one of the ponds created for the three water wheels used to power Cromford Mill

The nearby village of Shirley was once the seat of Earl Ferrers and the Shirley family. The parkland and woods of the estate is still called Shirley Park although the grand house is no longer evident. Walking through the woodland and along the lake side is aa nice change to the farmland of the area. The woods make a great loop either from Shirley or for a longer walk from Ashbourne.

The strong winds are very powerful across the dam wall. Those who cycle with children may want to use the road for the dam wall section on these occasions.

really good ride experience going around carsington - the east side is packed with short climbs n downs, west side is mostly flat with refreshment stops. the main visitor centre is pricey compared to the other options

this is the flat part of the tour - welcome relief from the undulated leg warming sections on the other side of the water

Cafe is extraordinarily expensive, the south eastern path is up n downy, overall an enjoyable ride, a little short