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Horsley Carr Woodlands – Brackley Gate Woods loop from Breadsall

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Horsley Carr Woodlands – Brackley Gate Woods loop from Breadsall

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Horsley Carr Woodlands – Brackley Gate Woods loop from Breadsall

03:22

12.6km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

Breadsall Railway Cutting Stream

Highlight • Natural

6.69 km

These coniferous woodlands are a beautiful ramble during any season. Listen carefully and you might just hear the drumming of the great spotted woodpecker or the calls of nuthatches. The Derbyshire section of the Midshires Way long-distance trail runs through the woodlands.

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6.85 km

Brackley Gate Woods

Highlight • Forest

A fantastic spot for dog walking and exploring, though it can get a bit busy with mountain bikers on weekends. The woods border Breadsall Priory golf course, with a footpath leading out to the road.

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7.87 km

Quarry Farm Bench

Highlight • Structure

Handy parking spot right next to the old quarry.

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8.62 km

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Other

8.68 km

Queen's Head Pub, Little Eaton

Highlight • Rest Area

Little Eaton is situated in the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site and, like many villages in the region, has a proud industrial past. It was once the site of one of the biggest paper mills in the country.

The village is also on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way, a long-distance trail that runs from Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District to Derwent Head beyond Derby. It's pubs and amenities are a welcome sight for weary walkers.

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10.9 km

All Saints' Church, Breadsall

Highlight • Historical Site

The church dates from the 12th century with 13th and 14th century features. The church was restored in 1830 and again in 1877–1886 by Frederick Josias Robinson, the diocesan architect, when a new chancel arch was built, the nave was re-roofed, new seating installed, the walls were cleaned of plaster and whitewash. The north aisle was also restored.

The church was severely damaged by a fire which was started by Suffragettes on 5 June 1914. The fire virtually gutted the building leaving the tower and spire in an insecure condition, and the walls only standing, the glass in the windows were totally destroyed, and the stone in the walls was damaged. It was restored by the architect W. D. Caroe and the contractor Cornish and Gaymer of North Walsham, and reopened on 14 April 1916.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

2.96 km

1.84 km

1.32 km

1.08 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.40 km

2.22 km

2.14 km

1.70 km

1.52 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

17°C

14°C

97 %

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