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Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Wharf loop from Wirksworth CP

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Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Wharf loop from Wirksworth CP

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Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Wharf loop from Wirksworth CP

01:56

6.75km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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439 m

Wheel Pit

Highlight • Structure

A waypoint and a bit of history.

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1.15 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sheep Pasture incline house housed the steam beam engine which used to winch the trucks up the hill from the junction with the Cromford Canal and railway. This section …

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1.54 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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2.50 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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3.51 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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4.34 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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4.62 km

Cromford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cromford Mill was the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.

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5.21 km

Cromford Mill Pond and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice spot for a breather after descending from Bonsall & Ball Eye Quarry. Built around 1780, one of the ponds created for the three water wheels used to power Cromford Mill

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6.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

1.38 km

790 m

251 m

184 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

931 m

800 m

635 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

11°C

4°C

28 %

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Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Wharf loop from Wirksworth CP

Wheel Pit

Sheep Pasture Engine House

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

High Peak Junction

Cromford Canal towpath

Cromford Wharf

Cromford Mill

Cromford Mill Pond and Waterfall

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