Derbyshire Walks

Millfields Walks & Route Maps

Millfields walk, Derbyshire
Millfields · Photo: Neil Theasby

Set beside the wide open waters of Carsington Water, these walks offer easy-going countryside circuits with big reservoir views throughout.

Both routes begin at Millfields and combine quiet lanes, field paths and waterside stretches, visiting the charming villages of Kirk Ireton and Hognaston along the way.

The shorter option includes a stroll along the dam wall, while the alternative heads across rolling farmland before returning to the reservoir edge for a final scenic section.

With only gentle climbs and plenty of wildlife to spot, these walks are a relaxed and rewarding way to explore the Carsington area.

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Walk information

Millfields Walk 1

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This is an easy walk with only a little climbing. The route is mainly along quiet country lanes and field paths. Starting at Millfields alongside Carsington Water the circular route takes along Hays Lane and across fields to the village of Kirk Ireton, where there is a pub for you to enjoy a drink and something to eat.

After a pleasant wander around the village you travel back towards Carsington Water over fields and along Oldfield Lane. All the way you will enjoy lovely views towards the Reservoir.

When you arrive back at Carsington Water there is a short stroll alongside the water where you can keep a lookout for some of the wildlife there before returning to your starting point.

Millfields Walk 1 5.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

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Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.5 / 5
Path condition2.5 / 5
Buggy friendly0.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly0.5 / 5
Toilet facilities2.5 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walk information

Millfields Walk 2

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

Carsington Water is one of Derbyshire's newest and most popular tourist attractions (hence it can be busy at weekends in the Summer). This is an easy walk which includes a walk along the dam wall. It will take you through lovely countryside and give you some amazing views over the reservoir

You will travel to the pretty little village of Hognaston and if you want to stop for a drink and a bite to eat you can visit the award winning Knockerdown Inn which is great for all the family. This has been highlighted on the walk map.

Carsington Water is an ideal location to spot wildlife and if you can allow time to visit the Carsington Wildlife Centre.

Millfields Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 2 reviews

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.0 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities3.5 / 5
Pub or café4.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Not totally accessible but easily adapted to suit everyone.

Walker review

The paths around Hognaston were very overgrown. Some were very narrow with barb wire on one side and nettles and overgrown hawthorn on the other. Wouldnt do it again because of this.

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Expanded route map for Millfields Walk 1, a 3.5 mile circular walk in Derbyshire