In the 17th century Hognaston was extremely busy as it sat astride the main road from London to Manchester. Now nearby Carsington Water is the attraction with a million visitors every year, while the village, its ancient church and cottages, are quiet and peaceful.
LOCATION: 4 miles north east of Ashbourne
START: Carsington Water pay & display main car park, signed from miles around
Grid ref: SK241515 Postcode: DE6 1ST
DISTANCE: 5 miles
GRADE: Easy
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - White Peak Landranger 119
REFRESHMENTS: Visitor Centre & 2 pubs
EN ROUTE: Stones Island, Pudding Room Shop, Knockerdown Inn
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News