At a glance
Ripley Walk
- Distance
- 5 miles
- Estimated time
- 2.5 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Market Place Car Park 53.05034, -1.40713
- Characteristics
- Hills, Countryside, Pub
- Ascent
- 150 m
Derbyshire Walks
Ripley Walk & Route Map
This walk explores the historic market town of Ripley before heading out into the surrounding countryside along part of the ancient Ryknild Street and beside the peaceful Cromford Canal.
This walk offers wide views towards Crich Stand, gentle climbs and a rewarding finish back in town.
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The walk
Ripley Walk
This varied walk takes you through part of Ripley an old market town, with a rich industrial heritage. The route takes you along part of Ryknild Street, an old Roman Road and around the lovely countryside surrounding the town, travelling for a short while along the Cromford Canal.
There are some superb views to enjoy and on a clear day you can see Crich stand in the distance. This monument is dedicated to the members of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Forester Regiment who gave their lives in the two World Wars.
Sir Barnes Wallis, famous for his invention of the bouncing bomb used to breach German dams in the war was born in close by Butterley.
There are a couple of gentle climbs and one moderate climb towards the end of the walk but you can reward yourself with refreshments in the town.
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Overall rating5.0
An outstanding walk
Dog heaven
Generally well maintained
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
No facilities
Take a packed lunch
Spot on
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Time for a stop
Pubs and cafés on this walk
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