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St Mary's Church

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Aroi Aroi — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidToilets

Best for

6 activities

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Ecclesbourne Way

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 43 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Limestone WayWalking route74 km

Castleton to Rocester

Named routeLength 74 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
High Peak TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Amber Valley Routeway Walk 14Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Hannagespublic footpath · 287 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 287 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
The Hannagespublic footpath · 11 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 11 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Yokecliffe Lanepublic footpath · 384 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 384 mSurface compactedIncline downPath type: track
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 547Cycling route
Named routeRef 547National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route286 m
Named routeRef 547Length 286 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route194 m
Named routeRef 547Length 194 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 54Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route97 m
Named routeRef 54Length 97 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
High Peak TrailMountain bike route27 km
Named routeRef High Peak TrailLength 27 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Carsington Water Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rear of St Mary's Church, Wirksworth, Derbys

Rear of St Mary's Church, Wirksworth, Derbys

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