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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Belper

Shining Cliff Woods & Alderwasley loop from Belper

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Belper

Shining Cliff Woods & Alderwasley loop from Belper

Hard

5.0

(4)

24

hikers

Shining Cliff Woods & Alderwasley loop from Belper

05:59

21.7km

370m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

793 m

Belper Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Belper Bridge carries the A517 across the River Derwent.

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2

1.86 km

Wyver Lane Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Wyver Lane Nature Reserve is a superb spot for an amble, particularly for wildlife lovers. It comprises two pools surrounded by reed beds and water meadows.

It's an important wetland …

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3

6.54 km

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Pretty oasis in the middle of Shining Cliff Woods. This small reservoir was built originally by Richard Johnson & Nephew to serve their wireworks in Amber Valley below.

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4

7.99 km

Shining Cliff Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shining Cliff Wood is an ancient woodland that was once a part of the Duffied Frith royal hunting forest. Today it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hikers can …

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5

8.57 km

Bench With a View of Crich Stand and the Derwent Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A quite unique seat, a lovely place to stop for lunch or to admire the view of Crich Stand and the Derwent Valley.

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6

9.36 km

Alderwasley Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

In the serene Amber Valley region of Derbyshire, Alderwasley is a beautiful base for exploring the surrounding countryside, with the southern reaches of the Peak District National Park only a …

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7

16.7 km

View of the Derwent Valley from Longwalls Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Midshires Way is a 255 mile (362 km) waymarked trail from Bedlow in Buckinghamshire to Stockport in Manchester.
This section follows Longwalls Lane with lovely views over the Derwent valley, Belper and the surrounding farmland.

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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.67 km

3.29 km

2.81 km

1.14 km

190 m

108 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

3.31 km

2.48 km

2.15 km

1.81 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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4°C

25 %

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