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Shining Cliff Wood – Peatpits Brook Reservoir loop from Alderwasley

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Shining Cliff Wood – Peatpits Brook Reservoir loop from Alderwasley

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Shining Cliff Wood – Peatpits Brook Reservoir loop from Alderwasley

02:07

7.19km

210m

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: May 6, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Parking

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1.34 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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1.97 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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3.30 km

The Birches Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Classic factory blast route that takes you from Holly lane down to the woods where there are an abundance of downhill trails.

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3.62 km

Holmlea Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Extended over a period of 10 years from the original ½ acre mature garden the plot now covers 1.5 acres and is constantly evolving. The planning has been undertaken with …

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3.74 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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4.82 km

Wireworks art installation, Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

5.02 km

Oakhurst House

Highlight • Historical Site

Oakhurst House is a derelict building in Shining Cliff Woods above the village of Ambergate in Derbyshire. The house was built in 1848 by Francis Hurt behind his iron forge …

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7.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

2.75 km

964 m

153 m

128 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.74 km

1.44 km

885 m

664 m

153 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Shining Cliff Wood – Peatpits Brook Reservoir loop from Alderwasley

Shining Cliff Wood

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

The Birches Trail

Holmlea Gardens

View of the River Derwent in Shining Cliff Woods

Wireworks art installation, Derwent Valley Mills

Oakhurst House

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