Last updated 29.6.2011
| Date | 28 June 2011 - Round Riber |
| Walk Info | [029] Start from the grounds of Willersley Castle then a riverside walk to spectacular ascent to High Tor above Matlock. A climb to the NE of Matlock to make a descent of a valley full of ruins water-power and old buildings. A climb to the SE of Matlock and circuit round the SE of Riber to an intended tea stop at Willersley Castle. |
| Distance | 15 km |
| Ascents | 510 m |
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Leader (long walk) |
Gordon Murray..........[01 509 842 508] --and-- [07 752 650 486] |
| Walk Info (short walk) |
[029z] Much as the long walk but with a smaller circuit and without the "water-power" section. |
| Distance | 10 km |
| Ascents | 370 m total |
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Leader (short walk) |
Ann Maccabee..........[01 509 561 909] --and-- [07 505 011 274] |
| Start | Park in the marked spaces alogside the approach drive of Willersley Castle. Please use spaces as far from the castle as possible (to minimise the walk for any disabled visitors they may have during the day). |
| Grid Ref | SK 296 572 |
| Travel | Google Maps time from Loughborough 68min for 42 miles. If approaching from the South along the A6, turn R at the Cromford traffic lights. After ½ mile you will cross the river. Turn L up the drive immediately after crossing the river. |
 Try clicking on the signpost to get a map. Then zoom out for a suitable route-plan map There will be a link at the base of the map giving a "nearest postcode" for your Satnav. |
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| Aerial map of start |
For Google satellite map of the start point, Click here. |
| Extra Info | Finish the day by having tea at Willersley Castle. If the weather is good, this can be served outside with a magnificent view down the hillside. We will be obtaining keys before we set off so that we can access and use their private riverside walk. |
| Toilets at start? | Yes, we should be able to use those in the hotel. |