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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – The Birches Trail loop from Ambergate

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – The Birches Trail loop from Ambergate

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4.7

(15)

112

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – The Birches Trail loop from Ambergate

01:24

4.69km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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93 m

St Anne's Church, Ambergate

Highlight • Religious Site

St Anne’s Church was opened on February 13th 1892 and built from local stone quarried from Ridgeway. It was constructed by Mr Joseph Glossop, a local builder and first churchwarden, …

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224 m

Holmlea Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Extended over a period of 10 years from the original ½ acre mature garden the plot now covers 1.5 acres and is constantly evolving. The planning has been undertaken with …

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345 m

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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1.87 km

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Pretty oasis in the middle of Shining Cliff Woods. This small reservoir was built originally by Richard Johnson & Nephew to serve their wireworks in Amber Valley below.

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3.20 km

Oakhurst House

Highlight • Historical Site

Oakhurst House is a derelict building in Shining Cliff Woods above the village of Ambergate in Derbyshire. The house was built in 1848 by Francis Hurt behind his iron forge …

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3.28 km

Wireworks art installation, Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

4.16 km

The Birches Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Classic factory blast route that takes you from Holly lane down to the woods where there are an abundance of downhill trails.

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4.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.45 km

1.44 km

1.04 km

343 m

198 m

189 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.10 km

604 m

600 m

541 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

31°C

16°C

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – The Birches Trail loop from Ambergate

St Anne's Church, Ambergate

Holmlea Gardens

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

Oakhurst House

Wireworks art installation, Derwent Valley Mills

The Birches Trail

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