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Scenic Gravel B-Roads – Alport Heights Summit loop from Kirk Ireton

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Scenic Gravel B-Roads – Alport Heights Summit loop from Kirk Ireton

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Scenic Gravel B-Roads – Alport Heights Summit loop from Kirk Ireton

02:26

31.2km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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147 m

Kirk Ireton Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque little village in the middle of nowhere

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2.22 km

Jebbs Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This Descent/Climb's got grass down the middle so clearly it’s not for your average roadie 😉

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9.49 km

When visiting Peat Pits Brook, be prepared for potentially boggy and muddy conditions, especially during wetter months [1]. To ensure a comfortable hike, wear waterproof footwear and consider gaiters to …

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11.8 km

The Birches

Forest

12.9 km

Amber Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remnants of an old road that takes you up above the River Amber and through a Small Holding, don’t forget to say Hello to the Goats and Horses as you pass through

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13.3 km

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This steep up and over section of gravelly road would have been the original route to Crich from Belper and would have also connected to Cromford Canal before the demolition of the Bullbridge Viaduct and the creation of the A610.

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20.8 km

Scenic Gravel B-Roads

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful b-roads past farmyards and forests. Great for gravel riding.

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21.3 km

Hag Wood

Forest

25.8 km

Alport Heights Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

High point in the local area. A great rewarding point to aim for on a ride, views all around. Make sure to head up the gravel path to the top.

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31.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

1.00 km

632 m

522 m

518 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

10.7 km

1.70 km

1.67 km

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

25°C

14°C

0 %

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Scenic Gravel B-Roads – Alport Heights Summit loop from Kirk Ireton

Kirk Ireton Village

Jebbs Lane

Peat Pits Brook

Amber Lane

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Scenic Gravel B-Roads

Alport Heights Summit

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