Description
This route is mostly the same as WIRCRI 1, but it avoids the tricky detour above and through Duke's Quarry which is confusing because the right of way line has been drawn very lazily and cannot be followed closely without straying onto steep slippery slopes. Since the road route down from Crich Carr to Whatstandwell is shorter and easier, this version stays on the road
This route is mostly the same as WIRCRI 1, but it avoids the tricky detour above and through Duke's Quarry which is confusing because the right of way line has been drawn very lazily and cannot be followed closely without straying onto steep slippery slopes. Since the road route down from Crich Carr to Whatstandwell is shorter and easier, this version stays on the road
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Wirksworth
Grid Ref
SK2864053981
Lat / Lon
53.08231° / -1.57389°
Easting / Northing
428,640E / 353,981N
What3Words
tastings.limes.buckling
Crich
Grid Ref
SK3499354215
Lat / Lon
53.08403° / -1.47902°
Easting / Northing
434,993E / 354,215N
What3Words
motoring.shuttling.dolphin
| Wirksworth | |
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| Grid Ref | SK2864053981 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.08231° / -1.57389° |
| Easting / Northing | 428,640E / 353,981N |
| What3Words | tastings.limes.buckling |
| Crich | |
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| Grid Ref | SK3499354215 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.08403° / -1.47902° |
| Easting / Northing | 434,993E / 354,215N |
| What3Words | motoring.shuttling.dolphin |
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reviews
StephenWalker
30 May 2023I walked this route from Crich to Wirksworth. There are various ways to pick up the footpath which passes the reservoir and descends to Whatstandwell. The path starts as a lane and then is an obvious route across pasture land. The descent into and through Whatstandwell is steep in places with steps or on quiet roads. The former pub beside the bridge over the Derwent is now a tea-room-cum-restaurant. The path up through the woods towards Hankin farm was diverted from the 1:25k line, but easy to follow. After Hankin farm there is a succession of hay meadows and woodland stretches. Delightful walking with good views. The parkland of Wigwell Grange leads to a stony lane which brigs us to the minor road leading to the Hamlet of Wirksworth Moor (and its pub the Malt Shovel Inn). After the pub, the first section of the B5035 descending to Wirksworth is narrow with no pavement - but the route soon leaves it at a stile and fp sign. The next stile is difficult to find (under a tree) but the finger post points straight at it. There is a steep descent on grass through the next few fields before the gradient eases and we emerge onto the B5035 once more, at the edge of Wirksworth. A roadside pavement takes us to the centre.
I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable route. There are numerous pinch stiles and step stiles so would not suit those with limited mobility. Very little of the route is on bridleways, so cyclists are not catered for.
Hugh Hudson
06 Dec 2022We walked most of this route while following WIRCRI 1, and the only part we didn't walk was the short road walk down from Crich Carr down to Whatstandwell. This version is slightly shorter and easier. For my detailed review with pictures see WIRCRI 1.
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Mtormey
06 Dec 2022Walked this Walked this route from Crich to Wirksworth.
There's a little, but not much, of a climb out of Crich, then a nice flat stretch with specacular views on the "summit" between Crich and Crich Carr. The descent from Crich Carr to Whatstandwell is quite steep, with many steps. Be ready for an arduous descent (or worse - ascent!).
The vast majority of the rest of the walk is excellent countryside walking. There are few roads, the views come and go and are constantly surprising, the paths are generally very easy to follow, and the walking is good.
The approach into Wirksworth is roady but thankfully short.
When we walked, we diverted into the churchyard just at the end near Wirksworth for a bit of off road walking on approach to the end node. We celebrated with a pint at the Red Lion!.
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