Minninglow Neolithic Tomb – Brassington Village loop from Brassington

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Minninglow Neolithic Tomb – Brassington Village loop from Brassington

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Minninglow Neolithic Tomb – Brassington Village loop from Brassington

03:36

13.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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90 m

St James' Church, Brassington

Highlight • Religious Site

The church contains many Norman features such as the tower and porch and internally has some fine Ashford-in-the-Water ‘Black Marble’ columns.

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4.80 km

Cromford and High Peak Railway Bridge

Highlight • Trail

The Cromford and High Peak railway was opened in 1831 and closed in 1967. It was built to carry the minerals and stone extracted from the various quarries of the …

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5.52 km

Minninglow Neolithic Tomb

Highlight • Natural Monument

Minninglow is a 1,220-foot (372 m) hill in the White Peak region of the Peak District. It is most notable for the impressive chambered Neolithic burial tomb that adorns the …

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5.70 km

Rocky Outcrop on Minninglow Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place for a picnic when the weather is nice

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6.17 km

This early 19th century lime kiln was likely linked to the nearby Minninglow Quarry. The dystone, roughly circular, structure is constructed from limestone blocks. The kiln, approximately 5m high and …

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11.2 km

Golconda Lead Mine Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The mine dates back to the 1700s and the mine shaft is over 100 metres (330 ft) deep.
After closing in 1913, the mine was reopened in 1915 to mine baryte until 1953.

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12.8 km

Dale End Picnic Site, Brassington

Highlight • Parking

There is free parking and a picnic site here on the minor road out of Brassington. It's a dead-end road so quiet and the elevated position offers good views back …

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13.3 km

Brassington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Brassington has many cottages that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, with Tudor House, built in 1615, being one of the oldest.
Brassington was for centuries dependent on …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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