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Cromford Wharf – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Cromford Mills

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Cromford Wharf – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Cromford Mills

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Cromford Wharf – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Cromford Mills

03:48

14.0km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Start point

Parking

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238 m

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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2.08 km

Cromford Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Dog friendly cafe - if you sit outdoors under cover. Free toilets over other side of car park. Reasonable car park about £3 for about 5 hours or so. In …

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4.04 km

Matlock Bath

Highlight • Gorge

Lovely colorful cafe in Matlock Bath on the edge of the Peak District. Perfect for all kinds of cyclists and walkers. There is plenty of space outside to leave bikes …

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6.77 km

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

Highlight • Settlement

An attractive town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock has a lot going for it. It rose to prominence in the 19th century, when John Smedley …

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7.91 km

High Tor Grounds

Highlight • Viewpoint

a steep hike up to the castle but disappointed you can't walk round it

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8.36 km

View of Matlock Bath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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8.78 km

The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.

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12.2 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

3.67 km

3.62 km

1.24 km

770 m

472 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

3.69 km

3.34 km

1.66 km

1.18 km

149 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

3°C

23 %

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Cromford Wharf – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Cromford Mills

High Peak Junction

Cromford Wharf

Matlock Bath

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

High Tor Grounds

View of Matlock Bath

High Tor and Giddy Edge

Cromford Canal towpath

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