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Shining Cliff


(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)

About Shining Cliff

Shining Cliff is a mixed woodland on an ancient woodland site and designated a S.S.S.I. Paths within the wood may be wet, but there is a waymarked trail for visitors featuring the remains of the "Betty Kenny Tree", an old Yew believed to be the source of the "Rock a Bye Baby" nursery rhyme.

How to get there:

Cromford is the nearest town or village.

Shining Cliff lies on the western bank of the River Derwent adjacent to the A6 between Belper and Cromford. Access to the wood is by public footpaths from minor roads at Alderwasley.

OS Grid Reference: SK337524
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info


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Contact:

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

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Beautiful woodland, not sure how 'ancient' though. The hostel now also offers adventurous activities too. If thats your thing.

Woody, 16/Jul/2009
5 Stars 5 Stars

A splendid place, especially good now the hostel is in use again. I may come and stay sometime soon.

Bob, 23/Jun/2009
5 Stars 5 Stars

Just a wonderful place to be at peace...and also to watch the enjoyment of others

Anonymous, 6/Jun/2009

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What's of interest

The wet areas in the wood are sensitive biological sites which should be avoided by visitors.