Harboro' Rocks – View of Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth

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Harboro' Rocks – View of Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth

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Harboro' Rocks – View of Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth

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12.5km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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563 m

Middleton Top Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep Pasture descent to the Cromford Canal.
Refreshments and toilets on site.

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4.63 km

Harboro' Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harboro' Rocks is a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone to the north east of the village of Brassington. From its 1,243-foot (379 m) summit are excellent views over nearby Carsington Water and over dales towards Matlock. It is a popular site with rock climbers and boulderers, with over 100 graded routes.

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5.00 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the High Peak Trail that takes you past the Harbour Rocks, picturesque for sure.

The rocks are a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone.

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7.09 km

The King's Chair and View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kings Chair rocks and view over Carsington Water from the top of the village near the windmills.
A very (very) steep climb out of Carsington village, but easy to approach is coming from the High Peak Trail. Best seen in clear, dry weather for the views and Ease of access to the village.
Miners Arms pub is close by for food and drinks.

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7.79 km

Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

Great quality paths and fantastic views await you at Carsington Water.

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9.15 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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11.8 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been part of the Eroica Britannia route for the past few years – imagine that gradient with barely functioning, pre-1979 gearing. At the top of the incline there's the Middleton Top Engine House, as the track used to be the High Peak steam railway.

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