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Wirksworth, Black Rock & Middleton

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Overview

Starting in the old market town, the walk takes us to Black Rock before returning via Middleton.  Wirksworth is set in rugged moorland, and has abundant evidence of ancient lead mining, quarrying & textile mills  Its long history includes its Viking name, T'Owd Man, and both George Eliot & D H Lawrance connections.  There won't be time today to visit the nearby National Stone Centre or Wirksworth's Heritage Centre - you need to return another day for those.

Sunday, 17 December 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

  

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 28649 54022
Nearest postcode:
DE4 4ET
what3words:
member.rocks.skies
Start time:
10:00 am

Market Place on-road parking - please use with consideration for other people.

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