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Cromford Canal & Crich loop from Ambergate

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Cromford Canal & Crich loop from Ambergate

Moderate

4.8

(120)

448

hikers

Cromford Canal & Crich loop from Ambergate

03:27

12.3km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.25 km

Cromford Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23.3 km) from Cromford just south of Matlock to the Erewash Canal. The canal was agreed in 1789 and completed by 1794. The canal …

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2

4.55 km

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

Highlight • Structure

Great spot just off of the canal. Steep walk up but definitely worth it to stroll through the woods

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3

6.81 km

Crich Stand (Sherwood Foresters Regiment Memorial)

Highlight • Historical Site

Sherwood Foresters Regiment Memorial

This is perhaps the most famous landmark in Derbyshire and is situated over 340 metres above sea level. The Stand is the memorial of the Sherwood …

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4

8.13 km

Crich Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

The Crich Cross took the place of an earlier monument, and dates from 1871. The cross features a figure of St Michael carved by a local man by the name of Isaac Petts.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

4.08 km

901 m

728 m

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

3.89 km

1.18 km

833 m

187 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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6°C

65 %

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