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View of Carsington Water – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Brassington

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View of Carsington Water – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Brassington

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View of Carsington Water – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Brassington

02:22

8.35km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

The Miners Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

A cracking, very friendly and welcoming pub, serving great homemade food.

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491 m

View of Brassington

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

2.62 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 …

Tip by

3.02 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Take your time

Tip by

3.15 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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4.00 km

Wind Turbines in the Countryside

Highlight • Structure

5.17 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.

Tip by

8.25 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.

Tip by

8.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

2.65 km

266 m

227 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

2.67 km

566 m

240 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

27°C

16°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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View of Carsington Water – Golconda Lead Mine Ruins loop from Brassington

The Miners Arms

View of Brassington

The King's Chair and View of Carsington Water

View of Carsington Water

View of Carsington Water from the King's Chair

Wind Turbines in the Countryside

Golconda Lead Mine Ruins

St James' Church, Brassington

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