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Derby & S Derbyshire Group

We are the Derby and South Derbyshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Join Karen, Liz and Andy for a fairly hilly walk up from Cromford,including Matlock Bath, Starkholmes, Riber, Dethick, Lea & Lea Bridge.  Mainly pastures, woodland and quiet lanes, with some excellent views over Matlock and the Derwent Valley. 

Small cafe at Cromford Wharf available at the end of the walk.

Sunday, 7 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
500m / 1640ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 30000 57001
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3RP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Cromford Wharf, near toilets; two car parks - rugby club slightly cheaper.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking