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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Derbyshire

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Derbyshire

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Derbyshire

01:40

6.20km

70m

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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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62 m

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

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602 m

Cromford Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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

Tip by

2.37 km

Curved Tree on Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Most unusual tree across the Footpath in Bow Wood

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3.77 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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3.85 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.

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4.00 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

4.40 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

5.41 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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6.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

2.03 km

598 m

501 m

114 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.52 km

809 m

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

94 %

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Derbyshire

Cromford Wharf

Cromford Railway Station

Curved Tree on Forest Path

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Aqueduct Cottage

Leawood Pumphouse

High Peak Junction

Cromford Canal towpath

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