Ambergate, Shining Cliff Woods & Whatstandwell

Erewash District Group

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Overview

One long steady climb through Shining Cliff Woods, descend to Alderwasley Hall, a slight detour to St Margarets Chapel which many walkers do not find (repayred and mayd new 1504) continue through the fields then descend to Whatstandwell and return via the canal

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 34684 51474
Nearest postcode:: DE56 2EJ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Start at Half Penny Bridge over the River Derwent, Holly Lane, Ambergate. When driving on the A6 from Belper direction, enter Ambergate, pass petrol station on left and next left is Holly Lane - cross river Derwent and parking is on the immediate left.

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