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Cliff Quarry – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Crich

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Cliff Quarry – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Crich

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Cliff Quarry – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Crich

04:13

14.6km

360m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.30 km

Crich Hill Beacon and Regimental War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

For the Queen’s Jubilee, Crich Parish Council with the collaboration of the Sherwood Foresters built a beacon on the site which, fired by propane gas took part in the 'Fires over England' celebrations.

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4.05 km

Cliff Quarry

Highlight • Structure

In the Derbyshire village of Crich is a small historic limestone quarry, called Cliff Quarry, dating back to Roman times. In the last few centuries, it was used to supply …

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5.69 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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6.62 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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11.9 km

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shining Cliff Woods is a great area for walking (and for mountain biking although that is not officially allowed!) but be aware that the map of the area suggests that …

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12.7 km

Poysers Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

13.0 km

Grattens Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The bridge gives access to Crich Chase, former royal hunting grounds and now a public nature reserve.

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13.5 km

Cromford Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23.3 km) from Cromford just south of Matlock to the Erewash Canal. The canal was agreed in 1789 and completed by 1794. The canal …

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

2.40 km

1.29 km

1.10 km

722 m

538 m

166 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

5.14 km

1.92 km

1.05 km

993 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

33°C

17°C

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Cliff Quarry – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Crich

Crich Hill Beacon and Regimental War Memorial

Cliff Quarry

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

River Derwent at Whatstandwell

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

Poysers Bridge

Grattens Bridge

Cromford Canal Towpath

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