Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 3.27 km for 191 m

After 10.7 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.03 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

can get very busy with people if its good weather

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4.33 km

Wooden Sculptures at Carsington Water

Highlight • Monument

Look out for the wooden sculptures as you go around the reservoir.

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6.04 km

The Carved Wooden Chair

Highlight • Structure

Fun place for a photo

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7.19 km

Bench with a view of Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice little spot to look at the views

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8.95 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Carsington Water is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent. It takes water from the River Derwent during high flow in the winter along 10km long tunnels.
the road around the …

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11.3 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Structure

Carsington Water is the ninth largest reservoir in England. When full it can hold 7,800 million gallons of water. The reservoir has good quality tracks around it to enjoy the good views and wildlife.

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12.5 km

View across Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Next view across conservation area down reservoir. Lots of bird life to look out for

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12.9 km

Bird Hide at Carsington Water

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Bird hide alongside the walking and cycling routes around Carsington Reservoir.
Open to all. Inside there are seats, information on the birds you might see and some remote cameras you …

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

838 m

741 m

435 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

2.39 km

1.49 km

1.02 km

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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