Welcome to Cross Hill

Cross Hill is a small hill located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. It is situated near the village of Brassington and is a popular destination for hikers and walkers. The hill offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great place to take in the natural beauty of the area. The hill is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it an important site for conservation.

The hill is named after the large stone cross that stands at its summit. The cross is believed to have been erected in the 14th century and is a popular landmark in the area. It is said that the cross was erected to commemorate a battle that took place on the hill between the Saxons and the Danes. The cross has undergone several restorations over the years and is now a protected monument.

Cross Hill is also home to a number of ancient burial mounds, known as barrows. These mounds date back to the Bronze Age and are believed to have been used as burial sites for important members of the local community. The barrows are a fascinating glimpse into the history of the area and are a popular attraction for visitors to the hill. Overall, Cross Hill is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the natural beauty and history of Derbyshire.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ripley Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Jennifer Clarke	Poplar Avenue Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3PN 01773742281 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Rose	Dannah Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3BD 01773742457 School Website
The Ripley Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Frost-Briggs	Peasehill Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3JQ 01773746334 School Website
Ripley Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Doleman	Kirk Close Off Highfield Way Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3RY 01773743354 School Website
Ripley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Bednal	Sandham Lane Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HE 01773745014 School Website
Waingroves Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amarjeet Challand	Waingroves Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 9TD 1773744106 School Website
Lons Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Amanda Joynes	Tavistock Avenue Lons Garden Estate Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3SE 01773744319 School Website
Codnor Community Primary School Church Of England Controlled Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Blake	Whitegates Codnor Ripley Derbyshire DE5 9QD 01773742537 School Website
Street Lane Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Austin-Cooke	Street Lane Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NE 1773742717 School Website
Loscoe Cofe Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tew	Church View Loscoe Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7RT 1773713396 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 3.39 Miles

Belper Albert Street, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1DA 3.62 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.63 Miles

Alfreton Mansfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JQ 3.90 Miles

Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 4.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And P Taxis 01773 570700 18 Holly Av, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3PP 0.25 Miles
Deans Taxis 07974 476653 17 Hopton Close, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3TQ 0.41 Miles
L O Taxis 07794 786931 11 Cavendish Dr, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GW 0.62 Miles
Andys Taxis 01773 570000 36 Ferrers Way, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GZ 0.84 Miles
A And B Van And Minibus Hire 01773 742431 Whiteley Service Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8JN 0.88 Miles
Bax Car 01773 852911 14 Hammersmith, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RA 1.04 Miles
Terrys Taxis 01773 742929 92 Street Lane, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NF 1.37 Miles
Aristocrat Chauffeured Cars 01773 603187 79 Hickton Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AG 1.79 Miles
Kevs Taxis 07702 229993 2D Greenhill La, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4EX 2.20 Miles
A A A Cars 07816 142507 7 Charles Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LZ 2.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Holly Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ripley Co-Op Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ripley Co-Op 2 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Porterhouse Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Honeyfield Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alfred Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ripley Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norman Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warmswell Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Peartree Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pentrich Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derby Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Butterley Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steam Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waingroves No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ripley Medical Centre 01773 303591	Ripley Medical Centre Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HR
Ivy Grove Surgery 01773 514130	Ivy Grove Surgery Steeple Drive Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3TH
Church Farm Ripley - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Farm Medical Centre Steeple Drive Ripley DE5 3TH
Church Farm Primary Care Centre	Steeple Drive Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3TH
Church Farm Ripley - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Church Farm Medical Centre Steeple Drive Ripley DE5 3TH

Local Stores

Ripley
1 Derby Road
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3EA
01773 742188
Store Website
0.30 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Adastra
Euro Garages
Chesterfield Road
Shirland
Alfreton
DE55 6AW
01773 689481
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ambivet Veterinary Group
14A Derby Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3HQ 01773 747801 ripley@ambivet.com Website 0.27 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Gem Equine Ltd
12 Coupe Street Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3QD 07791806970 equinevet@live.co.uk Website 0.49 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Somercotes Vets4pets Ltd
159 Nottingham Road Somercotes Derby Derbyshire DE55 4JH 01773 529280 somercotes@vets4pets.com Website 2.83 miles
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Animals Treated
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
24 Mundy Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7EB 01773 717780 admin@ambivet.com Website 3.05 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
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When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Wed	08:30	20:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Thu	08:30	20:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Fri	08:30	20:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Sat	09:00	13:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site
Sun	09:00	13:00
When closed a veterinary team is always available on site

Heanor Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 1 19A Church Street Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7AH Heanor@vets4pets.com Website 3.09 miles

Animals Treated
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4AD 01773304914 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 3.59 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 3.27 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths Alderwasley Belper DE56 2RE 4.69 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

Location what3words vowing.spray.stylists

Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 4.75 miles Matlock

Location what3words lurching.incur.superhero

Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks. Allestree Park Duffield Road 6.57 miles

Location what3words priced.idea.envy

Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook. 10 Keepers Ave Kirkby In Ashfield Nottingham NG17 8RT 6.82 miles

Location what3words hunter.grid.stops

Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey). Potato Pit Ln Lancashire 7.61 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

Location what3words airliners.polo.kitchens

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-5.6°C	-5.6°C	-8.8°C	-9.9°C	-8.8°C	-4.3°C	-0.5°C	2.3°C	3.3°C	2.3°C	-0.7°C	-2.2°C
Feels Like	-8.6°C	-9.2°C	-12.7°C	-14.1°C	-13°C	-9.4°C	-5.4°C	-2.2°C	-0.5°C	-1.3°C	-4.7°C	-6.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-3.2°C	-3.7°C	-4°C	-4°C	-3.1°C	1.2°C	5.8°C	8.6°C	9.3°C	8.5°C	5.8°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-8°C	-8.6°C	-8.9°C	-9°C	-8.1°C	-3.1°C	2.5°C	6°C	7.2°C	6.8°C	3.3°C	-0.3°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	2.1°C	1.2°C	0.5°C	-0.2°C	0.3°C	2°C	4.6°C	9°C	10.9°C	9.8°C	7.1°C	4.1°C
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