The Top 12 Natural Monuments around Codnor
Codnor’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments around Codnor. 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 Codnor. 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
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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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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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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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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River Derwent Weir and Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Bridge over the river Derwent, scenic little spot.
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Giant Ant Sculpture, Jacksdale Recreation Ground
Highlight • Viewpoint
Connects onto the Cromford Canal path and has a Giant Ant Sculpture amongst others, Plus there's a convenience store opposite, a perfect spot to have a break
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