WALK FOR A CURE Peak District
Carsington Water
Saturday 13 September 2025
Join us in the Peak District this September and challenge yourself to a 13km, 21km or 42km walk. Walk side by side with friends and family, and fuel life-changing dementia research.
Every step brings us closer to a cure.
Sign up today!
£0
amount raised
0
people joined
0
hours of lab time funded
About the event
Join us at Carsington Water Visitor Centre, Big Lane,
Ashbourne, DE6 1ST and help bring us closer to a cure. Whether you are hike-curious or a seasoned trekker looking for your next challenge, there is something for everyone. Choose from a 13km, 21km or 42km hike.
Registration
Registration is now open for the Peak District events! Secure your place today and be part of something special.
Aim to raise £250 or more and make a vital difference in helping us find a cure for dementia.
Route
13km: The trail starts at the Carsington Water Visitor Centre and follows the beautiful lakeside footpath
around the entirety of the lake.
21km: The trail starts from Parsley Hay, on the Pennine Bridleway.
42km: The trail starts at the Bakewell Showground and begins by following the Monsal Trail.
Coach transfers are provided to the start line for the two longer distances.
Accessibility
Due to the nature of the terrain, this event is not suitable for those with mobility issues, or those with pushchairs.
Dogs
We are unable to accept dogs at our Peak District events due to private land permissions and livestock on route.
Facilities
Toilets and catering will be available within the event village. For the longer distances, rest stops will be available along the route for refreshments and toilets. Details of these will be shared prior to the event.
How to get here
The nearest mainline train station is Derby. Carsington Water is approximately 50 minutes drive from the station.
Approaching from the South (Derby) from the A517 near Hulland turn right onto Dog Lane
towards Hognaston. After approximately 1 mile turn right onto Gibfield Lane. After approximately
½ mile bear left following signs to Carsington Water Leisure and Sport. Turn right into the
parking area after approximately 2 miles.
It was great to take part in the Walk For A Cure event and see so many people coming together determined to make their contribution to finding a cure for dementia. Participants included people living with a dementia, their carers and people, like me, remembering loved ones who had died with dementia. It was inspirational to see so many traveling many miles to raise money to fund such essential research.
- John Hirst, walking in memory of his beloved wife, Pat
- Barry Gray, who is living with dementia
- Jacky Schloss, walking in honour of her parents who have both been impacted by dementia.
- Dr Helen Beaumont, a dementia researcher, walking in memory of her husband, Clive
WANT TO SUPPORT US?
You don’t have to walk to get involved. Volunteer to help on event day or make a donation to fuel cutting-edge dementia research.
Volunteer
Help make event day a success by offering your time and enthusiasm as a volunteer.
Donate
Every donation fuels research discoveries that could uncover new life-changing treatments.
