Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Alfreton

Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Alfreton

Moderate

riders

Carsington Water – View of Carsington Water loop from Alfreton

03:10

69.7km

720m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.48 km

View of the Derbyshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view of the area

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13.9 km

Dunge Wood

Forest

19.3 km

Velo Bavarian Bike Shop & Service

Highlight • Rest Area

Include on route for supplies, bars, gels, tubes etc or just to browse some amazing products! Can often help with urgent issues and repairs.
Also do group rides COVID permitting all posted on social media - Instagram/Facebook.
Open Monday - Saturday

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30.5 km

View from Turnditch Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views after slog up through turnditch

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37.2 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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40.0 km

The Knockerdown Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely Marston's pub just to the North of Carsington Water. They have a large and spacious garden as well as plenty of indoor seating. The beer garden also offers plenty of space to park and lock up bikes. The menu is a classic pub menu plus plenty of vegan, veggie and gluten-free options. The portions sizes are generous making the food great value for the prices. The staff were friendly and helpful with quick service.

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43.5 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Carsington Water is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent. It takes water from the River Derwent during high flow in the winter along 10km long tunnels.
the road around the edge is nice to ride although some cars are a bit quick. Café and toilets at the visitor centre.

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