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Black Rocks – Bolehill Trig Point loop from Cromford CP

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Black Rocks – Bolehill Trig Point loop from Cromford CP

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Black Rocks – Bolehill Trig Point loop from Cromford CP

01:37

5.30km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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592 m

Black Rocks

Highlight • Forest

An impressive gritstone outcrop, Black Rocks and its surroundings are superb hiking territory. A steep ascent from the car park and the trails below bring you to the top. From …

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1.21 km

Bolehill has a trig point at 323m. It's the area of high ground south of Black Rocks and northeast of Wirksworth. There are lots of nice walking trails in the area especially through the Big Plantation and across Cromford Moor.

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1.48 km

Stone Steps to Bolehill Trig Point

Highlight • Climb

Short sharp climb up to Bolehill trig point.

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1.64 km

View of Wirksworth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a break at this small fence along the road to enjoy sweeping views of Wirksworth and the surrounding countryside.

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2.97 km

The Old Lock Up

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1842, this historically significant building was originally the magistrate’s house, later becoming a police station and playing host to a selection of colourful characters, D H Lawrence among them.

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4.17 km

National Stone Centre

Highlight • Climb

Old limestone quarries that have been opened to explain how the area used to be the shoreline. Interesting details to read and lots of old, overgrown quarries to explore. Some …

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4.54 km

Steeplehouse Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Steeple House railway station was a small station on the Cromford and High Peak Railway, located on the edge of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It opened in 1855 for passengers and …

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5.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

1.07 km

532 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.83 km

1.41 km

769 m

588 m

582 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Black Rocks – Bolehill Trig Point loop from Cromford CP

Black Rocks

Bolehill Trig Point

Stone Steps to Bolehill Trig Point

View of Wirksworth

The Old Lock Up

National Stone Centre

Steeplehouse Station

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