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Butterley Reservoir – Whatstandwell Climb to Crich loop from Ripley

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Ripley

Butterley Reservoir – Whatstandwell Climb to Crich loop from Ripley

Moderate

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Butterley Reservoir – Whatstandwell Climb to Crich loop from Ripley

01:53

27.1km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.05 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.08 km

Butterley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir adjacent to the old Butterley Company site, now used for angling. Visit at the right time and you may be lucky enough to see a steam train cross the far embankment.

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2

11.2 km

View of Chatsworth House

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth coming up the Hill as amazing views

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3

11.7 km

If you have never been it is a must for anyone. The Village is amazing from the fully working trams to the food and drink. check out the link below.

tramway.co.uk

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4

13.8 km

Whatstandwell Climb to Crich

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Possibly the nicest climb into the lovely little village of Crich. Very tiny 13% gradient section but mostly between 4 and 8%.

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5

19.5 km

Amber Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remnants of an old road that takes you up above the River Amber and through a Small Holding, don’t forget to say Hello to the Goats and Horses as you pass through

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6

23.2 km

Frost-Covered Bridleway

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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

4.31 km

1.96 km

1.50 km

752 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

7.72 km

1.10 km

839 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 23 May

26°C

11°C

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