Peak District · base 5: Carsington Water and the High Peak Trail

5C Reservoir Trail

Circular, all the way round the reservoir from the visitor centre.

12.0 kmon our map
75 m+of climbing, at least
About 3 hours 45 minutesChallenging

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The ground

Severn Trent's most challenging trail here: some inclines, on a limestone path and cycle way, with shoots off for walkers.

Official figure: 7.5 miles (12 km) (Severn Trent). Source: stwater.co.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.

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