Carsington Reservoir

East Staffordshire Group

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Overview

A flat circular walk around Carsington water starting and finishing at the visitor centre, approximetly 8 miles.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The 8 mile walk will start and finish at the visitor centre where there is plenty of parking, charges apply. It is generally a flat walk and keeps the reservoir in sight at all times, there will be the obligatory lunch break at approximately the half way point.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 24125 51663
Nearest postcode:: DE6 1ST
what3words:: downs.spooked.water

Start time:: 10:00 am

Visitor Centre Car Park

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