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High Peak Trail – Carsington Water loop from Ambergate

High Peak Trail – Carsington Water loop from Ambergate

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High Peak Trail – Carsington Water loop from Ambergate

03:40

50.4km

960m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.9 km for 271 m

After 33.3 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.01 km

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

A very well preserved railway workshop, with a lot of interesting info, tools, equipment and objects from the past.

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7.40 km

Sheep Pasture Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Well done to anyone who manages to cycle up the full incline from High Peak junction to the nice seat at the top with a lovely view. The incline is …

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8.41 km

Middleton Top Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Middleton Top - the views across the valley are fantastic!

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10.5 km

Ruins

11.2 km

Middleton Top Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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11.4 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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12.7 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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16.4 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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36.0 km

Carsington Carved Chair

Highlight • Structure

A pretty cool feature found in the middle of a field.

Great selfie opportunity ;)

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38.2 km

Hall Wood

Forest

47.4 km

Peat Pits Wood

Forest

50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

16.9 km

7.39 km

3.22 km

913 m

564 m

270 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

10.6 km

9.33 km

2.17 km

1.68 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

23°C

12°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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High Peak Trail – Carsington Water loop from Ambergate

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

Sheep Pasture Incline

Middleton Top Viewpoint

Middleton Top Engine House

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

High Peak Trail

Carsington Water

Carsington Carved Chair

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