Quarrying first began here in the 1790s predominantly as a source of fluxing stone for the Midlands' iron and steel works, then latterly as a major aggregates producer. The site closed in 1992, although there are still intermittent workings of the area. Ownership of Middle Peak involved up to as many as forty separate landholdings.

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1. Black Rocks – StarDisc, Stoney Wood loop from Wirksworth CP

7.11km

02:11

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Black Rocks – Bolehill Trig Point loop from Wirksworth CP

7.55km

02:16

240m

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hopton Tunnel – View of Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth CP

11.4km

03:19

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 528 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 30 m

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

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Middle Peak Quarry

1. Black Rocks – StarDisc, Stoney Wood loop from Wirksworth CP

2. Black Rocks – Bolehill Trig Point loop from Wirksworth CP

3. Hopton Tunnel – View of Carsington Water loop from Wirksworth CP

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