Accessibility Photo Survey

For Wirmat 5614 by SeaGreen

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    1. I started at Matlock and walked to Wirksworth. This is an example of a 'pinch stile' of which there are quite a few on the route as well as a few conventional stiles with steps up and over. 0.5 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    2. This is an alternative route which contours lower along the hillside avoiding some height gain and loss. It is easy to follow and well maintained but narrow with some steps and this picture shows the steep drop on the left. 1.5 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    3. This is an alternative route which contours lower along the hillside avoiding some height gain and loss. It is easy to follow and well maintained but narrow with some steps and this picture shows the steep drop on the left. 1.5 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    4. Still alternative path - steps and bridge over a road to Abraham's heights. 2 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    5. Alternative route joins the traffic no-through lane to Upperwood. Very quiet and peaceful past lovely gardens 2.6 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    6. Either take the path direct to Scarthins and join the route path, or right up the hill to join the route path. 3 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    7. Either take the path direct to Scarthins and join the route path, or right up the hill to join the route path. 3 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    8. Up the hill through the back lanes of Cromford 4.2 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    9. Bit of a shock to arrive at the main reception of a working quarry after a tranquil meadow but just turn left to be back on an attractive path. 4.8 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    10. Take the path through woodland that skirts the edge of the working Dene quarry (safely fenced off). 4.9 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    11. The path takes you past Gang Mine nature reserve and on past the Eco Centre and through the National Stone Centre. Signposted to Wirksworth. 5.7 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    12. Easy path down towards Wirksworth from the National Stone Centre. 6.5 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    13. Instead of walking down the road take the route through Stoney Wood - much to see and a wonderful community space owned by the Parish Council. 7.1 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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    14. 7.4 km from start — 26 Jun 2021

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