Stepping up to Crich

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Overview

From Whatstandwell station steep stepped walk to Crich Stand. Using field paths and lanes descent to Wakebridge, across to Lea and Holloway.

Second steep short and awkward steps lead out of Holloway and return to Whatstandwell across fields ,through old quarrey and along canal.

Good views towards Riber and across the valley.

No toilets on route.

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 33301 54142
Nearest postcode:: DE4 5EE
what3words:: stocked.crate.growth

Start time:: 10:15 am

Station car park, £2 after 10.00.

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