Carsington Water & Kirk Ireton - (7½ miles)

Notts Derby Walking Group

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Overview

* Winter Solsstice Walk *

A nice easy walk ideal for anyone trying to get into hiking. Starting from the Millfields car park on the southern side of Carsington Water we'll travel down Hays Lane to Kirk Ireton, Halfmoon Lane, Callow and join the reservoir path where we'll follow it back along the eastern side. Parking is £4.50 for the day.

Sunday, 21 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: circular

Website:: http://www.ndwg.org.uk/

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 24756 49877
Nearest postcode:: DE6 3JL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet in Millfields Car Park.

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