Ambergate

Settlement in Derbyshire Amber Valley

England

Ambergate

Wyver Lane - View towards the Derwent and Railway Credit: Alan Heardman

Ambergate is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated in the Amber Valley district, it lies approximately 6 miles north of the bustling town of Belper and 12 miles north of the city of Derby. Nestled in the beautiful Amber Valley, the village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering stunning views and a tranquil atmosphere.

The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and modern houses. It has a close-knit community, with a population of around 1,500 residents. The village is well-served by amenities, including a convenience store, post office, primary school, and a number of pubs and restaurants, providing locals with essential services and social spaces.

Ambergate is known for its excellent transport links. It is located on the A6 road, which connects it to nearby towns and cities, and the M1 motorway is easily accessible for those traveling further afield. The village also benefits from its own train station, providing regular services to Derby, Nottingham, and Sheffield.

The village is surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Derwent Valley offers scenic walking and cycling routes, and the Peak District National Park is just a short drive away, providing opportunities for hiking, climbing, and exploring the stunning landscapes of the area.

In summary, Ambergate is a charming village in Derbyshire, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting, a strong sense of community, and easy access to both urban amenities and natural beauty.

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Ambergate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.060716/-1.4814411 or Grid Reference SK3451. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wyver Lane - View towards the Derwent and Railway

Alan Heardman

Derwent Valley

View from Matlock Road

Richard Croft

North end of Ambergate Station

Peter Moore

The former Shoulder of Mutton

The Shoulder of Mutton closed down in 1971 and is now a house.

Ian Calderwood

The Great British Car Journey

A car museum that opened in May 2021. The museum's exhibits consist of over 130 cars that illustrate the history of British car design and production between 1922 and the present day. The museum occupies a 4-acre site of a former wire works.

Graham Hogg

The Great British Car Journey - entrance

Graham Hogg

End of Cromford Canal

Before the construction of various works at this location, the canal ran through a short tunnel and then crossed both the main Derby to Sheffield railway line and the A610 road via a long and interesting aqueduct which has now been demolished. Nowadays, this waterway terminates here and is crossed by a diversionary footpath with a run off sluice.

Richard Bird

Fields below Chadwick Nick

Looking north west. The deep-cut Derwent valley is totally lost from view in this landscape.

Alan Murray-Rust

Fields to West of Chadwick Nick

Recreating this 'First' for the square Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Crich Chase

Woodland on the steep side of the valley of the River Derwent. This is designated an SSSI; the designation includes the following comments: “The majority of the site supports an extensive area of ancient semi-natural woodland forming one of the largest and most structurally diverse semi-natural woodlands remaining in the Derwent valley of Derbyshire and of interest being on the upland fringes of the Peak District. . . The uppermost slopes of the Chase are characterised by more open woodland stands on thinner soils, dominated by silver birch with scattered oak and occasionally sycamore and young rowan Sorbus aucuparia.” This view is a good example of the latter section.

Alan Murray-Rust

Downmeadow Brook

Ian Calderwood

Three Derwent Aqueduct (Nottingham Pipe) access gates in a line

These distinctive gates mark the line of the Derwent Aqueduct, laid in the early 20th century to bring water from the Derwent reservoirs to Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

Ian Calderwood