Up onto the High Peak Trail from Carsington

East Staffordshire Group

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Overview

From Carsington Water we CLIMB up onto the High Peak Trail and pass by Harboro Rocks. We leave the High Peak Trail at Longcliffe and drop down to Rainster Rocks then make our way on to Brassington before returning to the starting point.

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 381m / 1250ft
Type:: circular

PLEASE NOTE - at the start there is a steep climb up to the High Peak Trail and if it’s a particularly cold day it will feel even colder due to the elevation.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 24869 52793
Nearest postcode:: DE4 4PS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Sheepwash Car park £4 - all day ( ONLY ACCEPTING CARD PAYMENTS )

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