Carsington Water

Walk Highlights

Location:

Ashbourne

Postcode:

DE6 1ST

Parking:

Large pay and display car parks at Visitor Centre (Severn Trent Water). Can be very busy. Excellent facilities (cafe, toilets, shop).

Distance:

8.50 miles

Time:

3.00 hours

Difficulty:

Moderate

Terrain:

Terrain: A well-maintained, wide, multi-user track circumnavigates the reservoir. The surface is generally compacted stone/gravel, making it suitable for walkers, cyclists, pushchairs, and some mobility scooters (though the full loop is long). The route is mostly flat or gently undulating with a few short, moderate inclines. Some woodland paths off the main circular route can be earthier and muddier.

Facilities:

Toilets, Cafe

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