Ingleby, Anchor Church and Repton
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 8.4 miles
An easy walk along side the river Trent visiting Anchor Church carved out of the rock face above the river, and the quiet paths around Repton school. Parking is at Ingleby Village (roadside) although if you promise to have lunch or a drink at the pub they are happy to let you park there. Be warned the riverside path is often completely flooded or at best very wet during winter months.
Further Information
Ingleby is a small village in Derbyshire, about two miles to the east of Repton. It is situated on the River Trent, and is known for its Anchor Church, a series of caves in a Keuper Sandstone outcrop that have been extended by human intervention to form a crude dwelling place. The caves are thought to have been inhabited by an anchorite, a religious recluse, in the early medieval period.
Repton is a market town in Derbyshire, England, about three miles to the west of Ingleby. It is known for its historic abbey, which was founded in the 7th century and was once one of the most important monasteries in England. The abbey was destroyed by the Danes in the 9th century, but it was rebuilt in the 10th century and continued to function until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century.
Anchor Church and Repton are both located in the Peak District National Park, which is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is home to a variety of historical and natural attractions, including the ruins of Repton Abbey, the Peak District Sculpture Trail, and the Monsal Trail.
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