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Has anyone cycled round Carsington water?

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Toddlerteaplease · 24/01/2023 15:38

How easy is it? I now have an e bike. But it's not a mountain bike. I'm
Very much a fair weather cyclist. Or any other nice suggestions for a nice ride? Hated the Tissington trail. (Uphill and no view) and did the Monsall trail last week. (Love it!

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SandrasAnnoyingFriend · 24/01/2023 15:38

I have, it's very easy in my opinion. Pretty flat (though not entirely) and views of the water almost all the way round.

Toddlerteaplease · 24/01/2023 15:41

Excellent! I went to Rutland water recently and was really disappointed as it's not at all flat and barely saw the water!

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JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 24/01/2023 15:41

Really easy. Bit boring though, can be busy near the visitor centre, and the dam, tends to be quiet on the other side.

Have you tried the high peak trail? A couple of big hills at the southern end but pretty flat at the top.

There's the manifold too

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postitpatty · 24/01/2023 15:44

We walked round it a few years ago. If you go anti clockwise from the visitor centre, the first half is decent paths, the second have is bit more rugged terrain.

Toddlerteaplease · 24/01/2023 15:45

I am allergic to hills. Though now i have battery power it might be worth a go!

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gogohmm · 24/01/2023 15:47

Pretty easy, my 5 year old nephew managed it

rbe78 · 24/01/2023 15:58

Manifold is nice, essentially flat.

Toddlerteaplease · 24/01/2023 15:58

gogohmm · 24/01/2023 15:47

Pretty easy, my 5 year old nephew managed it

The hats about my level!

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Toddlerteaplease · 24/01/2023 16:02

Manifold way looks good as well. Not sure the cafe or facilities are open yet though.

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