The Top 13 Natural Monuments around Horsley
Horsley’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13
beautiful natural monuments around Horsley. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Horsley. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Belper River Gardens and the Stone Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
At the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town of Belper has a fascinating industrial history. Hot on the heels of Cromford to the north, …
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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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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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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 …
It's an important wetland …
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Site of Wood Hall and Risley Lank
Highlight • Historical Site
The Moat of Wood Hall can be seen in the field adjacent to the Public Footpath. An info board nearby relates the story of the Risley Lanx.
The Risley Park …
The Risley Park …
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Belper Memorial Gardens
Highlight • Monument
Belper Memorial Gardens are located centrally in Belper and contain trees, attractive planting and a number of benches. George Herbert Strutt, the cotton mill owner and philanthropist granted the land …
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Loscoe Dam
Highlight • Natural Monument
Ancient lake which has over the years been used to provide fish for the De Grey family at Codnor Castle, water for a mill and a furnace and an overflow …
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Alport Heights Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Alport Heights is the highest point in the local area, managed by the National Trust. This makes for a really rewarding point to aim for on a ride, with views …
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Rock-a-Bye Baby Tree (Betty Kenny Yew)
Highlight • Natural Monument
In this spot you'll find the remains of a historical yew tree. Local legend has it that the song 'Rock-a-bye Baby' relates to a local character in the late 18th …
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Lady Lane Spinney Nature Reserve
Highlight • Forest
Bridleway and nature reserve. Hard pack paths which can get a little wet and muddy at times, but nothing a good pair of boots won’t manage.
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Poacher's Oak, Markeaton Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Old Poachers Oak, Markeaton Park: This ancient oak tree, behind the Famous Trains building, is hollow in the middle. Its imaginative name comes from its use as a hiding …
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