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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford

01:40

6.21km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5 m

Cromford Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Turn your back on this building and down the hill to the canal.

Tip by

1.44 km

Bow Wood is an example of the semi-natural oak and birch woodland that once cloaked this area. Wickey Tor offers stunning views towards the north east across the valley. The wood is well used by local people walking the Shining Cliffs complex of paths.

Tip by

3.18 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

Tip by

3.27 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Aqueduct Cottage is a historic 19th century building located along the pretty River Derwent within the Derwent Valley. It was built in 1802 as a home for a lengthsman (someone who maintained local canals). It's in a very picturesque setting and is a cherished landmark in the area.

Tip by

3.42 km

Leawood Pumphouse

Highlight • Monument

Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.

It is still in full working condition, check the website for operating dates throughout the summer season.

Tip by

3.82 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.

Tip by

4.83 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

Tip by

5.66 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 the Summer, there's an old bloke who captains a visitor barge up and down the canal from this point, towed by a beautiful old black and white Clydesdale

Tip by

6.21 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

2.10 km

598 m

494 m

114 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.56 km

776 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

17°C

13°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2023,063023mdy Wlk frm Cromford Wharf-Bow Wood-High Peak Jnctn Trk3.5mlKS8

A short damp walk with Amber Valley Ramblers. Finished before 12pm.

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford

Cromford Railway Station

Bow Wood

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Aqueduct Cottage

Leawood Pumphouse

High Peak Junction

Cromford Canal towpath

Cromford Wharf

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