The View from the Hill

Walks, England, Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales
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The View from the Hill

Carsington, Derbyshire

by sutchfun

  • 40 minutes / 0.8km
  • 68

Looking for a different view of Carsington Reservoir? Well this is it, we walked the hill with a 4yo. The views are absolutely stunning.

  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep

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  1. Step 1: Start at the Miners pub or park safely along one of the side roads if you’re coming from further afield.

  2. Follow the public footpath signs up this road.

    Step 2: Follow the public footpath signs up this road.

  3. Today was snowy, so sensible shoes and walking the slow life was necessary.

    Step 3: Today was snowy, so sensible shoes and walking the slow life was necessary.

  4. At the end of the road walk up these stairs until you get to a gate.

    Step 4: At the end of the road walk up these stairs until you get to a gate.

  5. Go through the gate and get ready to start climbing the hill.

    Step 5: Go through the gate and get ready to start climbing the hill.

  6. If you look to your right you should see Carsington Reservoir sparkling away.

    Step 6: If you look to your right you should see Carsington Reservoir sparkling away.

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