It is an 18th century church, of limestone, small, aisleless and endearingly idiosyncratic with a squat west tower which carries a dome, surmounted by a disproportionately large lantern (this in turn evidently once carried an urn, which now lies damaged at the foot of the tower). The nave is lit on each side by three arched lattice windows, one with tinted glass the rest plain. A 19th century writer dismissed it for its “hideous style that was then considered suitable for ecclesiastical edifices”. The locals disagree: its local nickname is “little St Pauls”.

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1. River Dove – Ashbourne Tunnel loop from Ashbourne CP

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2. St Leonard's Church – The Old Dog loop from Ashbourne CP

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03:04

200m

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3. Ashbourne Tunnel – Ashbourne Tunnel loop from Ashbourne

6.65km

01:49

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Church of St Mary, Mapleton

1. River Dove – Ashbourne Tunnel loop from Ashbourne CP

2. St Leonard's Church – The Old Dog loop from Ashbourne CP

3. Ashbourne Tunnel – Ashbourne Tunnel loop from Ashbourne

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