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Shining Cliff Wood – Black Rocks loop from Alderwasley

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Shining Cliff Wood – Black Rocks loop from Alderwasley

Moderate

3.0

(2)

8

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Shining Cliff Wood – Black Rocks loop from Alderwasley

04:07

14.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

852 m

Shining Cliff Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shining Cliff Wood is an ancient woodland that was once a part of the Duffied Frith royal hunting forest. Today it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hikers can …

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2

1.43 km

Bench With a View of Crich Stand and the Derwent Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A quite unique seat, a lovely place to stop for lunch or to admire the view of Crich Stand and the Derwent Valley.

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4.45 km

Crabtree Wood

Forest

4

6.73 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sheep Pasture incline house housed the steam beam engine which used to winch the trucks up the hill from the junction with the Cromford Canal and railway. This section …

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5

7.43 km

Wheel Pit

Highlight • Structure

A waypoint and a bit of history.

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6

7.90 km

Black Rocks

Highlight • Forest

An impressive gritstone outcrop, Black Rocks and its surroundings are superb hiking territory. A steep ascent from the car park and the trails below bring you to the top. From …

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7

8.53 km

Steeplehouse Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Steeple House railway station was a small station on the Cromford and High Peak Railway, located on the edge of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It opened in 1855 for passengers and …

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8

9.52 km

Stone Steps to Bolehill Trig Point

Highlight • Climb

Short sharp climb up to Bolehill trig point.

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9

9.68 km

View of Wirksworth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a break at this small fence along the road to enjoy sweeping views of Wirksworth and the surrounding countryside.

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11.8 km

Derbyroad Plantation

Forest

B

14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

4.38 km

3.54 km

2.24 km

Surfaces

4.15 km

3.68 km

2.95 km

2.24 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

77 %

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