River Amber – River Amber Footbridge loop from Brackenfield

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North East Derbyshire

Brackenfield

River Amber – River Amber Footbridge loop from Brackenfield

Hard

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River Amber – River Amber Footbridge loop from Brackenfield

05:35

20.5km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 388 m for 80 m

Customers only

After 12.4 km for 92 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.53 km

The Bluebell Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Great beer and food
Also parking on the road is easier than the suggested starting point

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4.86 km

Frogs, toads and grass snakes are among the many species to be found on this small nature reserve. There is a short circular walk around the reserve, with a pond dipping platform provided for school groups.

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7.26 km

Oakerthorpe Brook

Highlight • Natural

Hidden gem alongside Alfreton Golf course. Pretty little walk, joins on to Shaw Wood across the road if you want to explore a little further.

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14.8 km

River Amber Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stopped for lunch here. Great place for messing about in the river.

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15.4 km

Horsecar Brook and River Amber Confluence

Highlight • Natural

Horsecar Brook flows south from Clay Cross and joins the young River Amber which flows out of Ogston Reservoir. The River flows from here to join the Derwent at Ambergate.

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16.3 km

View of Ogston Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

18.5 km

Ogston Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ogston Reservoir was created by flooding the local valley in 1958. The flooding covered the village of Woolley as well as a pub, farmland and a section of the Ashover …

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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