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Black Rocks – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Wirksworth

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Black Rocks – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Wirksworth

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Black Rocks – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Wirksworth

05:01

17.9km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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698 m

Middleton Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Middleton Incline is a former railway incline in Middleton, Derbyshire once part of the Cromford and High Peak Railway. The incline was one of six gradients along the entire line …

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1.73 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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2.36 km

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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3.53 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sheep Pasture incline house housed the steam beam engine which used to winch the trucks up the hill from the junction with the Cromford Canal and railway. This section …

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5.64 km

Crabtree Wood

Forest

8.66 km

Bench With a View of Crich Stand and the Derwent Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A quite unique seat, a lovely place to stop for lunch or to admire the view of Crich Stand and the Derwent Valley.

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9.24 km

Shining Cliff Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shining Cliff Wood is an ancient woodland that was once a part of the Duffied Frith royal hunting forest. Today it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Hikers can …

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15.5 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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16.6 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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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

5.07 km

4.22 km

2.29 km

345 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

4.86 km

3.53 km

1.93 km

1.53 km

466 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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Black Rocks – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Wirksworth

Middleton Incline

Steeplehouse Station

Black Rocks

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Bench With a View of Crich Stand and the Derwent Valley

Shining Cliff Wood

View of Wirksworth

National Stone Centre

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