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August 17, 2022
Waingroves woodland – Loscoe Dam - Vantage Point Loop from Marehay
Moderate
03:49
14.3km
3.8km/h
160m
160m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
A
Start point
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1
3.36 km
Waingroves Colliery Memorial
Highlight • Monument
When this area of woodland came up for sale back in 2010 the local community decided to buy the area and protect it from development. They aim to conserve and promote wildlife while improving usability for local people and schools.
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2
5.99 km
Pit Hills Bridge and Former Loscoe Opencast Site
Highlight • Trail
The site of the former Ormonde colliery, my Grandad told me that miners would swim under here to get to the baths.
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3
6.29 km
Loscoe Dam
Highlight • Natural Monument
Ancient lake which has over the years been used to provide fish for the De Grey family at Codnor Castle, water for a mill and a furnace and an overflow …
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4
8.98 km
Codnor Castle Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Medieval Castle and seat of the De Grey family, now in ruins but well worth a visit, especially if it coincides with one of the Codnor Castle Heritage Trusts open days
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B
14.3 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.13 km
3.30 km
1.96 km
1.08 km
851 m
Surfaces
4.96 km
4.11 km
2.68 km
1.08 km
788 m
714 m
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Highest point (160 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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