Old limestone quarries that have been opened to explain how the area used to be the shoreline. Interesting details to read and lots of old, overgrown quarries to explore. Some of the cliff faces are used by climbers and there are occasional caves and a lot of industrial heritage.
The Centre is free to visit and includes a cafe which is recommended.
With all the cliff edges, be careful, particularly with children.
The information centre also has a gem panning pond (chargeable) suitable for younger children.

Wayne & Shelley 🌳

June 4, 2021

Excellent walk this, starting from Middleton's top, exploring BlackRock area with fabulous views of Matlock and the quarries below. Continue walking which
Leads to the quaint little village of bolehill then up through to Stoney Wood and return to Middleton's top 👍😃
Highly recommend this walk..

Chris

May 24, 2022

Good refreshment point. I personally really like the regional stone wall exhibition.

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Location: Wirksworth, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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