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North East Derbyshire

Morton CP

Higham Farm Fishery – River Amber Footbridge loop from Morton

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North East Derbyshire

Morton CP

Higham Farm Fishery – River Amber Footbridge loop from Morton

Moderate

3.7

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Higham Farm Fishery – River Amber Footbridge loop from Morton

02:25

8.99km

110m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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90 m

Stonebroom Community Woodland and Animal Park

Highlight • Natural

3.09 km

St Leonard's Church, Shirland

Highlight • Historical Site

The church dates from the 15th century. Alterations were made in the 17th century. It was restored between 1848 and 1849 under the direction of the architect Henry Isaac Stevens …

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4.56 km

Pond with Waterwheel and Stone Cottage

Highlight • Lake

There's a lake/pond here, an old waterwheel at the side of the stone cottage - many pondskaters in the Summer, Herons and I saw a Kingfisher today ( who flew away when I tried to take a photo! )

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4.79 km

Higham Farm Fishery consists of four lakes, stocked with Bream, Tench, Perch, Roach and Carp. The Lakes are surrounded by mature trees, day tickets to fish are £7, carp weights in excess of 20lbs. Car Park on Site.

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5.43 km

River Amber Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stopped for lunch here. Great place for messing about in the river.

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5.98 km

Horsecar Brook and River Amber Confluence

Highlight • Natural

Horsecar Brook flows south from Clay Cross and joins the young River Amber which flows out of Ogston Reservoir. The River flows from here to join the Derwent at Ambergate.

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6.64 km

View of Ogston Reservoir and Ogston Hall

Highlight • Lake

Nice views including Ogston Reservoir and Ogston Hall.

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8.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

3.21 km

1.59 km

205 m

169 m

117 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

2.56 km

1.59 km

478 m

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

32°C

17°C

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Higham Farm Fishery – River Amber Footbridge loop from Morton

Sitwell Arms Pub

Stonebroom Community Woodland and Animal Park

St Leonard's Church, Shirland

Pond with Waterwheel and Stone Cottage