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Amber Lane – Butterley Reservoir loop from Ironville CP

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Amber Lane – Butterley Reservoir loop from Ironville CP

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Amber Lane – Butterley Reservoir loop from Ironville CP

01:52

29.0km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.6 km for 101 m

After 24.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.95 km

The Dog at Pentrich

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place for a stop off, good food, beer and friendly staff!

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8.58 km

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This steep up and over section of gravelly road would have been the original route to Crich from Belper and would have also connected to Cromford Canal before the demolition of the Bullbridge Viaduct and the creation of the A610.

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9.57 km

Amber Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remnants of an old road that takes you up above the River Amber and through a Small Holding, don’t forget to say Hello to the Goats and Horses as you pass through

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10.8 km

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shining Cliff Woods is a great area for walking (and for mountain biking although that is not officially allowed!) but be aware that the map of the area suggests that …

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12.1 km

Dunge Wood

Forest

21.1 km

Frost-Covered Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

24.5 km

Butterley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir adjacent to the old Butterley Company site, now used for angling. Visit at the right time and you may be lucky enough to see a steam train cross the far embankment.

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

7.73 km

3.15 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

3.14 km

1.46 km

407 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Amber Lane – Butterley Reservoir loop from Ironville CP

The Dog at Pentrich

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Amber Lane

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

Frost-Covered Bridleway

Butterley Reservoir

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