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Black Rocks
 

The wood takes it's name from a sizable gritstone outcrop called Black Rocks. The area is managed in partnership with Derbyshire County Council.
The wood is situated on a hill and contains remains of quarries and other workings. Two woodland trails are present as are two orienteering courses. The area is also very popular with climbers.

How to get there:

Cromford is the nearest town or village.

The woodland is sign posted off the B5036 Matlock to Wirksworth road.

OS Grid Reference: SK214549


COMPASS BESIDE PINE BRANCH & OAK LEAVES

Contact:

Recreation Rangers
01623 822447
e-mail: enquiries.sherwood@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
The woodland also provides a good link onto the High Peak Trail which runs from Cromford to Buxton.

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