I have done this walk several times before, so I thought I would try a slight variation which I think actually improved the walk.
So instead of parking at Ambergate station, I drove on up the A6 and found a small lay-by / rough patch next to a gate on the right (driving towards Cromford). I parked there and then over the stile and a short track brought me to Cromford canal. Exactly the same route as previously but this splits the canal section in half – 1 mile at the start and 1 mile at the end rather than the whole stretch at the end. Also, no car parking fee.
Along the canal path towards Ambergate , and then across the third bridge and follow the way marked path through Crich Chase. At the top edge of the woods turn right through a stile across two fields. Right on Chadwick Nick lane for about hundred yards and then take the path to the left across the fields to Crich. Path eventually ends in Crich, not far from the Market square. Left at the market square and then right to Coasthill which eventually end in a footpath. Follow this across two fields, and then right down the road with the entrance to the tramway village. Follow road around to Crich Stand. Sat down there for a drink of water and to soak up the fantastic view across South Derbyshire
The footpath leads around the top of the quarry and drops down across the tram tracks. Path drops down past Wakebridge farm to the road. Cross road and footpath continues just to the right. Follow path down through woods, along the side of a small river for a while and then past old quarry workings before reaching Cromford Canal. About a mile along the path back to the car.
This one is a good walk with plenty of interest and variety. Woods, river, canal, old quarry workings, great views, and about 650 feet of uphill.
Pictures to follow
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| From Crich Stand looking over to Alfreton |
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