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Heath Wood – Anchor Church Caves loop from South Derbyshire

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Heath Wood – Anchor Church Caves loop from South Derbyshire

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Heath Wood – Anchor Church Caves loop from South Derbyshire

02:01

7.63km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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876 m

Heath Wood

Highlight • Forest

Heath Wood is a small but beautiful copse between Foremark Hall and Seven Spouts Farm. It is a gem of a small wood, a nice shaded spot on a hot …

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2.10 km

This beautiful historic country house was built in the 18th century and is a blend of Georgian and Victorian architectural styles. It's surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens and parkland that feature mature trees, ornamental plants and plenty of open space.

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4.30 km

Anchor Church Caves

Highlight • Historical Site

Anchor Church caves are found in a Sandstone outcrop, close to Ingleby. The naturally formed caves have been extended by to form a dwelling (likely a hermitage around the 8th/9th …

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4.84 km

River Trent at Ingleby

Highlight • Trail

This is a beautiful trail between fields of farmland and the River Trent just south of Derby. Further down the path you have the fascinating Anchor Church caves which are …

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6.89 km

Robin Woods Pond

Highlight • Lake

6.90 km

Knowlehill Pond

Highlight • Natural

7.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

1.93 km

769 m

616 m

341 m

172 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

1.67 km

1.29 km

616 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

21 %

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Heath Wood – Anchor Church Caves loop from South Derbyshire

Heath Wood

Foremarke Hall

Anchor Church Caves

River Trent at Ingleby

Robin Woods Pond

Knowlehill Pond

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