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View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

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View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

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138

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View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

05:17

17.5km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 17, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Start point

Train Station

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192 m

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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1.33 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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2.17 km

Viewpoint

3.47 km

View of Matlock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice to see people back in the town, seeing it empty during lockdown was sad.

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5.83 km

Breck's Wood

Forest

6.60 km

Coumbs Wood

Forest

8.31 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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8.78 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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9.05 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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9.14 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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15.4 km

Tinker's Shaft Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Tinker’s Shaft was once the main access point to the Great Masson Cavern, a working lead mine in the 17th Century, here in Matlock Bath. It is now safely capped …

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17.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

3.76 km

2.23 km

1.21 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

4.71 km

1.89 km

1.83 km

1.69 km

971 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

High Tor Grounds

View of Matlock

Cromford Canal and Pump House

High Peak Junction

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

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

Tinker's Shaft Viewpoint

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