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Coalville Group

We are Coalville Ramblers - a friendly group based in the heart of the National Forest. We offer a programme of 3 walks each week, from 5 miles to 10 plus.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A beautiful linear hilly walk that includes Black Rocks trig, Wirksworth and Alport Height trig, then through Shottle to Blackbrook, and finally passes close by The Chevin trig on the Midshires way back to Duffield.

Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Linear walk

Duffield Station. Meet at 9.30 for 0942 train, Derwent Valley Railway (Fare £5.60)to Cromford.

Car Park at station £3/day

Alternative free parking at Eyes Meadow Car Park - allow 10 minutes to walk to station.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 34575 43580
Nearest postcode:
DE56 4HT
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Start time:
9:30 am

Duffield Railway Station Alternative Car Park: Eyes Meadow Car Park (free), Donal Hawley Way (approach from Makeney Road). 0.4 miles from Station via footpath, 10 mins

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 34572 43581
Nearest postcode:
DE56 4HT
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking