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High Peak Junction – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Cromford Mills

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High Peak Junction – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Cromford Mills

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High Peak Junction – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Cromford Mills

01:03

9.06km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Parking

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238 m

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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654 m

Sheep Pasture Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Well done to anyone who manages to cycle up the full incline from High Peak junction to the nice seat at the top with a lovely view. The incline is …

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1.63 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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2.40 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.73 km

Ruins

4.43 km

Middleton Top Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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4.57 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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9.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.69 km

369 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

19°C

13 %

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High Peak Junction – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Cromford Mills

High Peak Junction

Sheep Pasture Incline

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Viewpoint

Middleton Top Engine House

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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