Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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522 m

Hermitage Cave (Hermit's Wood, Derby)

Highlight • Forest

Follow the steps up the tree-lined banks of Hermit's Wood and you will come across an intriguing cave with an arched doorway. This is the Hermitage and it was carved …

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722 m

All Saints Church, Dale Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

All Saints Church, Dale Abbey, part of three Stanton-By-Dale 3 churches/church family
See also SDR churches site

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941 m

Dale Abbey Arch

Highlight • Religious Site

The ruins of Dale Abbey are all that is left of a former Premonstratensian abbey that, after a few false starts, was founded in the early 13th century. The ruins …

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2.34 km

The Spots Plantation

Forest

6.13 km

Hopwell Hall Farm Alpacas

Highlight • Structure

Take some pennies for the alpaca food and a drink from the telephone box

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7.70 km

The Cow Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

A lovely little cafe in a great location. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating but gets very busy and often is full. Bikes can be left in the outdoor seating …

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8.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

1.35 km

750 m

593 m

367 m

339 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

2.14 km

1.74 km

1.27 km

611 m

144 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 4 April

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23 %

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Hermitage Cave (Hermit's Wood, Derby)

All Saints Church, Dale Abbey

Dale Abbey Arch

Hopwell Hall Farm Alpacas

The Cow Shed Café

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