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High Tor Grounds – View of Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

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High Tor Grounds – View of Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

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High Tor Grounds – View of Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

02:28

8.22km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.27 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Flower beds feature in Matlock Town centre

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1.70 km

Boating Lake, Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Lake

Boating Lake in Hall Leys Park. Plenty of ducks to feed!

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2.14 km

St. Giles' Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is medieval. The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt in 1760, and the north aisle rebuilt in 1763 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Arkwright …

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2.18 km

Matlock War Memorial and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in the Middle Ages the church, along with eight others in Derbyshire, was dedicated to St Giles.

The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt …

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2.40 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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2.60 km

View of Riber Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Riber Castle

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2.85 km

View of Matlock Bath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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3.29 km

Giddy Edge Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

Narrow footpath high up along High Tor cliff face, no fence just a metal handrail fixed into the rock. Totally spectacular and first time you visit a bit daunting! Be careful!

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8.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

2.45 km

1.70 km

463 m

341 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

2.54 km

1.28 km

1.06 km

192 m

Elevation

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High Tor Grounds – View of Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Boating Lake, Hall Leys Park

St. Giles' Church and Cemetery

Matlock War Memorial and Cemetery

High Tor Grounds

View of Riber Castle

View of Matlock Bath

Giddy Edge Cliff Path

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