Matlock Moors

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Walking trail at Forty Acre Piece

Matlock Moors

Explore the sights and sounds of Matlock Moors today

Comprising of seven coniferous woodlands, Matlock Moors is not short of great walking opportunities.

Did you spot us on Time Team at Farley Moor?
Click here to watch the episode and find out how a 3,700-year-old stone circle is helping to unearth the hidden history of Farley Moor.

We're currently planting trees at Farley Moor. Ground preparations are already underway, and our plans include an open glade and a buffer zone to preserve the important features of the area. Once planted, this space will be carefully managed as an open, welcoming environment for nature and visitors alike.

At a glance

Read about the future plans for Matlock Moors and how we are working with Forest Holidays
Walking trails
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Walking at Matlock Moors

Walking on Matlock Moors is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Matlock Moors has a range of paths that run through the...

Nearby forests

Black rocks landscape

Black Rocks

The wood takes it's name from a sizable gritstone outcrop called Black Rocks and forms part of a larger woodland called Cromford Moor. The area is managed in partnership with...

Waterfall over rocks

Shining Cliff Wood

Located near Cromford, Shining Cliff is ancient woodland which was part of the royal hunting forest of Duffield Frith and is now designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest...

Woman and dog looking out over field

Silverhill Wood

Formerly two colliery sites, Silverhill Wood has been transformed into a beautiful woodland through a process of coal washing, engineering, landscaping, fertilising and planting...

Pond in forest

Pleasley Park

Pleasley Park is a lovely mix of broadleaved and coniferous trees. Its 74 hectares offer delightful walks amongst a variety of trees. There is a pond to discover too.

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