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Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Ashbourne

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Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Ashbourne

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Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Ashbourne

02:31

38.6km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.2 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

can get very busy with people if its good weather

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14.3 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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16.2 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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30.3 km

Tissington Trail Snack Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

A popular stop on the Tissington Trail. Open from 10:00 - 16:30 every day. Serves good easy tack away food and drinks. There is also a toilet.

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31.8 km

Tissington Trail Scenic View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth taking in this view to reward yourself for not stopping on the incline 👍

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36.3 km

Tissington Trail Start (Ashbourne)

Highlight • Parking

Very polite and friendly staff. Young chap spotted the ti gravel bike a mile off, so we got chatting for 10-15 mins.. I found most people rather friendly around here...

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36.4 km

Ashbourne Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

There are a few of the old train tunnels local to here, its at the very start of the Tissington Trail, you can see the end for those of you …

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38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

5.79 km

3.95 km

2.68 km

2.49 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

9.13 km

8.67 km

289 m

251 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

22°C

12°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Carsington Water – Carsington Water loop from Ashbourne

Carsington Water

Carsington Water

Carsington Water

Tissington Trail Snack Kiosk

Tissington Trail Scenic View

Tissington Trail Start (Ashbourne)

Ashbourne Tunnel

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