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Overview

C WALK DESCRIPTION: Distance: 6.8 miles, total Ascent:439ft, Picnic lunch. Our walk is linear and starts at the High Peak Trail, with fine views across Carsington Water before dropping down towards the pretty villages of Carsington and Hopton and meeting Carsington Water. We shall then skirt the eastern side of the reservoir going south, following the cycleway and dipping into footpaths through the woods that are closer to the Water. We leave the Reservoir at the south end, turning east to reach Kirk Ireton and the Barley Mow pub if time.  Then it is approximately 1 kilometre along a quiet road to the coach.  We plan to reach the coach before sunset but please bring a torch in case of delays. The fare is £15.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
133.8m / 439ft
Type:
circular

BOOKING ESSENTIAL, please use the link above for our booking page. Coach fare £15, payable cash/cheque or in advance by bank transfer.

Features

  • Coach trip

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 07006 87535
Nearest postcode:
B4 6EU
what3words:
echo.pipe.dull
Start time:
9:00 am

The coach pick-up is the layby at the side of St. Chad’s Cathedral. B4 6EU.

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