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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction loop from Matlock Bath

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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction loop from Matlock Bath

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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction loop from Matlock Bath

04:43

15.2km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.78 km

Middleton Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Middleton Incline is a former railway incline in Middleton, Derbyshire once part of the Cromford and High Peak Railway. The incline was one of six gradients along the entire line …

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6.67 km

National Stone Centre

Highlight • Climb

Old limestone quarries that have been opened to explain how the area used to be the shoreline. Interesting details to read and lots of old, overgrown quarries to explore. Some …

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7.04 km

Steeplehouse Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Steeple House railway station was a small station on the Cromford and High Peak Railway, located on the edge of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It opened in 1855 for passengers and …

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7.67 km

Black Rocks

Highlight • Forest

An impressive gritstone outcrop, Black Rocks and its surroundings are superb hiking territory. A steep ascent from the car park and the trails below bring you to the top. From …

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9.30 km

High Peak Trail – Catch Pit and Cromford and High Peak Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Not an easy hike in parts but worth it in the end

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10.2 km

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

If the thought of a runaway wagon racing towards you at speeds of up to 120mph on the downhill doesn't appeal to you - the Catch Pit might seem like …

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10.4 km

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

High Peak Junction was where the Old Comford and High Peak railway met the Cromford Canal. It is now a great spot to take a break with a shop that sells hot drinks and snacks.

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11.5 km

Curved Tree on Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Most unusual tree across the Footpath in Bow Wood

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13.2 km

Woodseats Wood

Forest

15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

4.62 km

2.34 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

3.98 km

3.19 km

1.31 km

827 m

780 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

5°C

30 %

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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction loop from Matlock Bath

Middleton Incline

National Stone Centre

Steeplehouse Station

Black Rocks

High Peak Trail – Catch Pit and Cromford and High Peak Railway

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

High Peak Junction

Curved Tree on Forest Path

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