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Carsington Dam and Reservoir – Darley Abbey Mills Loop from Derby

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Carsington Dam and Reservoir – Darley Abbey Mills Loop from Derby

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October 31, 2021

Carsington Dam and Reservoir – Darley Abbey Mills Loop from Derby

Hard

04:32

67.0km

14.8km/h

620m

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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 51.9 km for 257 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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26.6 km

Carsington Carved Chair

Highlight • Structure

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

Great selfie opportunity ;)

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27.7 km

Bench with a view of Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice little spot to look at the views

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33.4 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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33.7 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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52.0 km

Hopping Mill Meadow and River Derwent View

Highlight • River

Out of the way historical mill and nice views of the River Derwent. Good, unexpected place to stop for a picnic. Apparently otters can be seen in the river here (although I never have).

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57.8 km

Allestree Park

Highlight • Settlement

The 18-hole Golf Course opened in 1955, was closed in December 2020 and has now disappeared. There are several colour-coded & waymarked walking, running & nature trails to enjoy. Allestree …

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