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Whirlow to Ox Stones and down Porter Brook

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Overview

From Whirlow Hall Park we go up along Limb Brook and over the moor to the Ox Stones. We descend to Porter Clough Head and go down beside Porter Brook to Forge Dam then work our way back up to Whirlow.

Thursday, 20 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 30800 82847
Nearest postcode:
S11 9QE
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hungry.palm.cooks
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the free CP in Whirlow Hall Park which is off the Eccleshall Road South. Drive up the entry lane of the park to the first CP.

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