Wander round the water

East Staffordshire Group

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Overview

An easy walk on good, hard paths and road around Carsington Water. The walk starts from the south tip of the lake at Millfields Car Park and returns via Horton and Carsington villages ,the Visitor Centre and along the dam.

Wednesday, 4 September 2024

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

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:: 220.1m / 722ft
Type:: circular

Good views of the reservoir, Horton Hall and a bombing tower.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 24818 49860
Nearest postcode:: DE6 3JL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Millfields car park. Pay £4.50, card only machine, after walk at entrance to cp. Toilets available.

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

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