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Middleton Top Engine House – Carsington Water loop from Hulland Ward

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Middleton Top Engine House – Carsington Water loop from Hulland Ward

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Middleton Top Engine House – Carsington Water loop from Hulland Ward

02:01

27.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.7 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.29 km

Kirk Ireton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque little village in the middle of nowhere

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The Sizzling Pig Café

Highlight • Cafe

Small cafe with an interesting menu including Toad in the Hole wrap and a very nice pulled pork roll (with stuffing and apple sauce). Food very nice and good prices. …

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12.6 km

Ruins

13.3 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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13.4 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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17.4 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Cycleway

worthy of a stop to explore

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20.0 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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20.5 km

Bird Hide at Carsington Water

Highlight • Structure

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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20.8 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

If you are looking for an easier life cycle around the reservoir anticlockwise as this way you get the harder part out of the way in the first half of …

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27.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

2.30 km

1.28 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

7.40 km

2.87 km

892 m

199 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Middleton Top Engine House – Carsington Water loop from Hulland Ward

Kirk Ireton Village

The Sizzling Pig Café

Middleton Top Engine House

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

View of Carsington Water

View across Carsington Water

Bird Hide at Carsington Water

Carsington Water

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