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Carsington Water — 12.1 km Running Route

Carsington Water is a 12.1 km (7.5 miles) loop in Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire: flat, with 62 m of climb, on trail ground.

62 mAscent
Paved0%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Carsington Water running route
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Elevation

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Location: Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire

This 12 km circuit around Carsington Water offers a gently undulating run with roughly 60 metres of climbing spread throughout. The ground underfoot is a roughly even mix of paved and off-road surfaces, making for a varied feel.

The path follows the shoreline closely for much of the way, with views across the water. You'll pass through sections of woodland and open areas, with the occasional short climb or descent keeping things interesting.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 12.1 km loop in Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire with around 62 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 5 metres of climb per kilometre, 62 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Stunning loop of carsington water with plenty of views and very little elevation gain

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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