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Oxhay wood – Entrance to the wood Loop from Ambergate

Iain Mclean

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Oxhay wood – Entrance to the wood Loop from Ambergate

Iain Mclean planned a hike

January 29, 2022

Oxhay wood – Entrance to the wood Loop from Ambergate

Moderate

04:30

15.7km

3.5km/h

380m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.51 km

Cromford Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23.3 km) from Cromford just south of Matlock to the Erewash Canal. The canal was agreed in 1789 and completed by 1794. The canal …

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7.60 km

Sims Bridge, Cromford Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

We saw a heron here twice so it must be a favoured spot for the local herons

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10.9 km

Alderwasley Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

In the serene Amber Valley region of Derbyshire, Alderwasley is a beautiful base for exploring the surrounding countryside, with the southern reaches of the Peak District National Park only a …

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12.3 km

Shining Cliff Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shining Cliff Wood is an ancient woodland that was once a part of the Duffied Frith royal hunting forest. Today it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hikers can …

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12.9 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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14.0 km

Oakhurst House (Abandoned)

Highlight • Historical Site

Amazing abandoned house behind the old wire works

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15.0 km

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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15.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.80 km

2.58 km

1.54 km

1.53 km

591 m

510 m

186 m

Surfaces

7.82 km

4.29 km

1.36 km

994 m

690 m

388 m

193 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Oxhay wood – Entrance to the wood Loop from Ambergate

Cromford Canal Towpath

Sims Bridge, Cromford Canal

Alderwasley Parish Church

Shining Cliff Wood

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

Oakhurst House (Abandoned)

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

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