The Hopestone Rock Formation – Cotton Dell Nature Reserve loop from Ipstones
The Hopestone Rock Formation – Cotton Dell Nature Reserve loop from Ipstones
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The Hopestone Rock Formation – Cotton Dell Nature Reserve loop from Ipstones
01:37
24.4km
310m
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: May 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.89 km
The Hopestone Rock Formation
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
7.41 km
The Dell, Gritstone Escarpment and Cotton Brook
Highlight • Natural
On one side is an impressive gritstone escarpment and on the other is Cotton Brook.
Cookie was in absolute heaven dashing though the deep fallen leaves of this ancient woodland.
Tip by
7.57 km
Cotton Dell Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural Monument
Named such because of the dell within this ancient woodland which has an impressive gritstone escarpment on one side.
It is a beautiful place to escape to whennome is in need of seclusion and tranquillity.
Tip by
19.6 km
Gravel Track Between Ipstones and Above Church
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
21.1 km
Sunny Bank Wood
Forest
22.0 km
Wild Blackberries by the Roadside
Highlight • Natural
24.4 km
The Golden Lion Pub
Highlight • Pub
Finished serving food at 2pm (not sure about evening food times), however you can get bar baps and snacks.
Tip by
24.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
22.4 km
1.74 km
280 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
18.6 km
4.61 km
987 m
280 m
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Elevation
Highest point (380 m)
Lowest point (190 m)
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