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Carsington Dam and Reservoir – Orangery at Markeaton Park Loop from Derby

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Carsington Dam and Reservoir – Orangery at Markeaton Park Loop from Derby

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October 31, 2021

Carsington Dam and Reservoir – Orangery at Markeaton Park Loop from Derby

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04:13

63.1km

15.0km/h

520m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.6 km for 190 m

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3.97 km

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Highlight • Rest Area

Site of arguably Britain's first factory (Silk Mill) which is now a museum. Also has a statue of Bonnie Prince Charlie celebrating his advance on London (which didn't get much …

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28.4 km

Carsington Carved Chair

Highlight • Structure

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

Great selfie opportunity ;)

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29.5 km

Bench with a view of Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice little spot to look at the views

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35.2 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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35.6 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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51.6 km

Kedleston Hall entrance gate

Highlight • Monument

56.0 km

The Orangery Café, Markeaton Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Orangery that is now a cafe. Previously part of Markeaton Hall (now demolished). The orangery and other outbuildings survive and there is a series of small craft businesses in the …

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56.7 km

Curly Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Local landmark for cyclists and pedestrians. Bridge over the busy A38 linking Markeaton Park with routes into Derby city centre.

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63.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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33.4 km

11.8 km

7.08 km

4.90 km

3.84 km

2.04 km

Surfaces

42.1 km

9.85 km

9.73 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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Carsington Dam and Reservoir – Orangery at Markeaton Park Loop from Derby

Museum of Making at the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral Green

Carsington Carved Chair

Bench with a view of Carsington Water

Bird Hide at Carsington Water

Carsington Water

Kedleston Hall entrance gate

The Orangery Café, Markeaton Park

Curly Bridge

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