Activities at Shining Cliff Wood

Essential tree felling is taking place at Shining Cliff Wood to combat tree disease. Please look out for signage and follow diversions. Forestry machinery can be dangerous.

Visitor information

How to find us

Shining Cliff Wood lies on the western bank of the River Derwent adjacent to the A6 between Ambergate and Whatstandwell. Access to the wood is by public footpaths Alderwasley and Ambergate.

Sat Nav Postcode:

DE56 2SR

Shining Cliff Woods, Belper

OS Grid Ref

SK337524

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Parking and prices

Access to the wood is by public footpaths from Alderwasley, Ambergate or through Peak Pits wood. There are no dedicated parking facilities.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest. View our easy access trails page to find other forests with accessible parking.

Shaded walking trail in Stoke Woods, Exeter

Things to do

Activities at Shining Cliff Wood

There are no current activities. Please check back soon.

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