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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Alderwasley

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Alderwasley

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Alderwasley

00:54

7.99km

180m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Camping Site

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1.53 km

Alternative Route to Chapel Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Alternative route that keeps you off Chapel Hill climb. Wide open track, gradual climb through the woods. It's muddy when wet, suitable for a gravel bike.

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2.52 km

Alderwasley Parish Church

Highlight • Historical Site

In the serene Amber Valley region of Derbyshire, Alderwasley is a beautiful base for exploring the surrounding countryside, with the southern reaches of the Peak District National Park only a …

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3.53 km

Shining Cliff Woods

Highlight • Forest

Unfortunately, Forestry England has designated the woods as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This means that mountain biking and trail building is not allowed in the wood. It’s status …

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4.44 km

Wireworks art installation, Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

6.34 km

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Pretty oasis in the middle of Shining Cliff Woods. This small reservoir was built originally by Richard Johnson & Nephew to serve their wireworks in Amber Valley below.

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6.97 km

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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7.99 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

1.74 km

831 m

574 m

191 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.49 km

1.39 km

1.09 km

994 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 30 May

20°C

13°C

38 %

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Alderwasley

Alternative Route to Chapel Hill Climb

Alderwasley Parish Church

Shining Cliff Woods

Wireworks art installation, Derwent Valley Mills

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

Shining Cliff Wood

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