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The Tors Footpath (Crich) – Cliff Quarry loop from Ambergate

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The Tors Footpath (Crich) – Cliff Quarry loop from Ambergate

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The Tors Footpath (Crich) – Cliff Quarry loop from Ambergate

03:32

12.6km

250m

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: April 16, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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654 m

View of the Valley Near Cromford Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.45 km

The Tors Footpath (Crich)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Tors is a short, only about a kilometre, ridge foot path that takes you from Crich to Chadwick Nick. The trail gives you good panoramic views over the Derwent Valley.

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5.66 km

Crich Hill Beacon and Regimental War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

For the Queen’s Jubilee, Crich Parish Council with the collaboration of the Sherwood Foresters built a beacon on the site which, fired by propane gas took part in the 'Fires over England' celebrations.

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6.42 km

Cliff Quarry

Highlight • Structure

In the Derbyshire village of Crich is a small historic limestone quarry, called Cliff Quarry, dating back to Roman times. In the last few centuries, it was used to supply …

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8.05 km

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

Highlight • Structure

Great spot just off of the canal. Steep walk up but definitely worth it to stroll through the woods

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11.2 km

Cromford Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23.3 km) from Cromford just south of Matlock to the Erewash Canal. The canal was agreed in 1789 and completed by 1794. The canal …

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11.6 km

Grattens Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The bridge gives access to Crich Chase, former royal hunting grounds and now a public nature reserve.

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12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

841 m

817 m

626 m

470 m

101 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

3.39 km

1.23 km

784 m

520 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

17°C

42 %

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The Tors Footpath (Crich) – Cliff Quarry loop from Ambergate

Poysers Bridge

View of the Valley Near Cromford Canal

The Tors Footpath (Crich)

Crich Hill Beacon and Regimental War Memorial

Cliff Quarry

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

Cromford Canal Towpath

Grattens Bridge

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