The Top 11 Natural Monuments around Mapperley
Mapperley’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments around Mapperley. 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 Mapperley. 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 16, 2025
The Hemlock Stone
Highlight • Natural
A striking outcrop of red sandstone, the Hemlock Stone rises 31 feet (10 m) on the flanks of Stapleford Hill. Legend has it that this beguiling rock formation has associations …
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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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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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