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Amber Valley Group

We are the Amber Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 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

Overview

A walk with Jayne from Stone Centre, we’ll take the High Peak trail towards Cromford leaving at Intake lane. Then walking across the hillside to Moorside and cross the B5036. Then on the track up the side of Dene quarry and follow perimeter. Field paths to Middleton and up onto the moor then across to Middleton Top, finishing down the incline.

 Facilities car park, cafe and toilets at end and en route

Friday, 27 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
240.8m / 790ft
Type:
circular

Risk assessment
High gain of 790ft in stages during the walk
A couple of short steep inclines, broken tarmac path at side of quarry.
Quarry is working so be wary of traffic at top entrance if gate open.
Stiles 2

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 28500 55301
Nearest postcode:
DE4 4PJ
what3words:
shredder.lyricism.porch
Start time:
10:00 am

National Stone Centre lower car park (Pay £3 at the Quarry cafe, cash or card.)

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 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