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Ambergate, Shining Cliff Woods & Whatstandwell

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Overview

One long steady climb through Shining Cliff Woods, descend to Alderwasley Hall, a slight detour to St Margarets Chapel which many walkers do not find (repayred and mayd new 1504) continue through the fields then descend to Whatstandwell and return via the canal

Thursday, 27 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 34684 51474
Nearest postcode:
DE56 2EJ
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Start time:
10:30 am

STOP PRESS - PLEASE NOTE AMBERGATE BRIDGE CLOSED FOR FURTHER 17 DAYS - BEST ALTERNATIVE ROUTE - BELPER LANE, BELPPER LANE'S END, WHITEWELL'S LANE, AT T JUNCTION RIGHT DOWN TO THE BRIDGE, IGNORE ANY ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS

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