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: November 19, 2025

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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248 m

Cromford Canal at Whatstandwell

Highlight • River

Free parking right on the Cromford Canal path

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1.05 km

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

Highlight • Structure

Great spot just off of the canal. Steep walk up but definitely worth it to stroll through the woods

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1.38 km

Cliff Quarry

Highlight • Structure

In the Derbyshire village of Crich is a small historic limestone quarry, called Cliff Quarry, dating back to Roman times. In the last few centuries, it was used to supply …

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3.39 km

Crich Stand (Sherwood Foresters Regiment Memorial)

Highlight • Historical Site

Sherwood Foresters Regiment Memorial

This is perhaps the most famous landmark in Derbyshire and is situated over 340 metres above sea level. The Stand is the memorial of the Sherwood …

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3.52 km

Crich Hill Beacon and Regimental War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

For the Queen’s Jubilee, Crich Parish Council with the collaboration of the Sherwood Foresters built a beacon on the site which, fired by propane gas took part in the 'Fires over England' celebrations.

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3.60 km

Memorial Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

4.52 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Other

The church dates from 1135 and has additions in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, with a vestry added in the 20th century.

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6.24 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

515 m

468 m

411 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

2.45 km

497 m

466 m

277 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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