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Carsington Water – Ilam Loop from Alton Towers Main Entrance

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Carsington Water – Ilam Loop from Alton Towers Main Entrance

Ben Duff planned a road ride

March 28, 2022

Carsington Water – Ilam Loop from Alton Towers Main Entrance

Hard

05:54

110km

18.6km/h

1,370m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Train Station

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20.3 km

Longford Old Mill

Highlight • Structure

Very scenic house opposite the old cheese factory in Longford. Now a private house so no access. It is almost obligatory for every cyclist passing to stop to admire and take a photo.

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44.0 km

Carsington Water

Highlight (Segment) • Cafe

Nice smooth road alongside Carsington water. Fair few cars on a busy weekend but the road is wide and smooth with most of the cars driving slowly. Good views of the lake.

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66.8 km

Heathcote Mere

Highlight • Natural

Great spot to stop at, very peaceful, close to Hartington to buy drinks and snacks.

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68.1 km

Long Dale Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely gorgeous descent. Great surface.

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78.6 km

Wetton Mill Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Wetton Mill tea room serves hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks. Plenty of safe bike parking and outdoor space.
Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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85.3 km

View of Manifold Valley from Ilam Moor Lane

Highlight • Climb

Fairly long climb out of Ilam with lovely views over the Manifold valley once you get up to the top!

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87.3 km

Ilam Village and Monument

Highlight • Bridge

Ilam is a beautiful little village. No shops to speak of except for an ice-cream van in the weekends when the sun is out. Most routes out involve a reasonable …

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