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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Alderwasley CP

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Alderwasley CP

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Peatpits Brook Reservoir – Shining Cliff Wood loop from Alderwasley CP

01:40

5.88km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.33 km

Shining Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Difficult to make a good photo, but along this small track you can see the cliffs which gave the wood it's name,

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2

2.17 km

Peatpits Brook Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Pretty oasis in the middle of Shining Cliff Woods. This small reservoir was built originally by Richard Johnson & Nephew to serve their wireworks in Amber Valley below.

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3

2.79 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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4

2.86 km

Peat Pits Brook

Highlight • River

When visiting Peat Pits Brook, be prepared for potentially boggy and muddy conditions, especially during wetter months [1]. To ensure a comfortable hike, wear waterproof footwear and consider gaiters to …

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5

3.68 km

Jackass Descent

Highlight • Forest

Really fun long and rooty descent. Super slippy in the wet. Some embedded rock drop off's. Watch out for walkers on the corners!

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6

5.24 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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5.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.05 km

2.18 km

654 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.89 km

798 m

764 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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