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We are the Broxtowe Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This walk links the five Derbyshire villages of Hognaston, Kniveton, Bradbourne, Brassington and Carsington, each one with its distinctive church. It’s also worth noting that we will pass 5 pubs, on the route. The walk was inaugurated years before the construction of Carsington Water, and as a part of the original route is now under water, the final stretch now follows the western shore of the reservoir. It is a pleasant walk on the south dales limestone, with some interesting Dolomitic outcrops on the route (not to mention awkward stiles and bogs), and the site of an AD200 Romano-British settlement to capture our imaginations.

Sunday, 24 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
429.5m / 1409ft
Type:
circular

Meeting point is the Severn Trent, Main Visitor Car Park, best accessed from Hulland Ward or Ashbourne. The day charge is £7.00.
Bring a packed lunch. There are toilets and cafe here, but not elsewhere on the route.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 24127 51634
Nearest postcode:
DE6 1ST
what3words:
soulful.magma.irony
Start time:
10:00 am

Carsington Water Visitor Centre. Meet near car park machines, by the reception entrance.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking