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Dethick, Lea And Holloway

Lea Wood Ancient Woodland – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP

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Dethick, Lea And Holloway

Lea Wood Ancient Woodland – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP

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Lea Wood Ancient Woodland – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP

02:51

10.3km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.94 km

Lea Wood Railway Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

About 50m from the junction with the Cromford Canal, the Matlock to Derby railway emerges from the tunnel under Lea Wood and crosses the River Derwent.

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2

2.37 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Aqueduct Cottage is a historic 19th century building located along the pretty River Derwent within the Derwent Valley. It was built in 1802 as a home for a lengthsman (someone …

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3

2.52 km

Leawood Pumphouse

Highlight • Monument

Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.

It is still in full working condition, check the website for operating dates throughout the summer season.

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4

3.61 km

Lea Wood Ancient Woodland

Highlight • Natural

Ancient woodland loaded with birds and other wildlife. Carpets of bluebells in late spring make this a great place to visit in April.

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5

3.77 km

High Tor Grounds Carved Signpost

Highlight • Structure

6

4.88 km

Cromford Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

7

6.51 km

River Derwent at Whatstandwell

Highlight • Historical Site

You will enjoy beautiful views up and down the River Derwent from this bridge in Whatstandwell. The river flows through countryside and is within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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8

7.44 km

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

Highlight • Structure

Great spot just off of the canal. Steep walk up but definitely worth it to stroll through the woods

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B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

1.87 km

1.81 km

785 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

3.14 km

1.54 km

1.53 km

360 m

324 m

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Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

42 %

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