Staney Vough Gate, Stoney Wood – National Stone Centre loop from Wirksworth

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Staney Vough Gate, Stoney Wood – National Stone Centre loop from Wirksworth

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Staney Vough Gate, Stoney Wood – National Stone Centre loop from Wirksworth

03:04

10.7km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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648 m

View of the Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Several stiles, small dog had to be carried over a couple.

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7.52 km

St Mary's is a Grade I listed building. The existing building dates mostly from the 13th–15th centuries, but notable survivals from the Anglo-Saxon period indicate a church has stood on this site since at least the 8th century AD.

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7.84 km

The Old Lock Up

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1842, this historically significant building was originally the magistrate’s house, later becoming a police station and playing host to a selection of colourful characters, D H Lawrence among them.

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8.17 km

Staney Vough Gate, Stoney Wood

Highlight • Forest

Stoney Wood is Wirksworth’s Millennium woodland planted in the area recovered from Stonecroft Quarry. The land on which the wood is planted was donated by Tarmac Ltd to Wirksworth Town …

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9.25 km

Millennium Wall at the National Stone Centre

Highlight • Monument

A display of various styles of dry stone walls from around the UK. Sounds exceptionally boring but is actually quite interesting!
Situated within the National Stone Centre which is worth …

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9.53 km

National Stone Centre

Highlight • Climb

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 …

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9.99 km

Ruins

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

2.84 km

1.71 km

950 m