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The Peacock, Rowsley – Rowsley Bridge loop from Derbyshire

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The Peacock, Rowsley – Rowsley Bridge loop from Derbyshire

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The Peacock, Rowsley – Rowsley Bridge loop from Derbyshire

03:01

11.2km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 23, 2026

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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547 m

Darley Dale Cricket Ground

Highlight • Structure

1.28 km

Ancient Yew Tree at St. Michael's Church, Darley Dale

Highlight • Religious Site

This magnificent ancient yew tree is reported to be 2,000 years old. Its girth is particularly impressive, measuring around 33 feet (10 m), one of the widest in the country. …

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1.50 km

Peak Rail Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

6.20 km

The Peacock, Rowsley

Highlight • Pub

Where the River Derwent meets the River Wye, Rowsley is a great base for exploring the Peak District National Park. The wonderful grounds of Chatsworth House are nearby, while the …

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6.31 km

Rowsley Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Grade II-listed medieval bridge, built in the 15th century and widened in the 1920s.

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7.85 km

River Derwent

Highlight • River

8.12 km

Peak Rail Heritage Railway

Highlight • Structure

This is a lovely heritage line that runs from Matlock to Rowsley South Station for approximately 4 miles (6.5 km). The line is part of the former Midland Railway between …

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9.43 km

Flooded Gate and Stone Steps

Highlight • Rest Area

Unless you have wellies or waders, avoid this gateway in wet weather. I hopped over the barbed wired gate to avoid taking an early bath but obviously that's not recommended for everyone.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.85 km

2.36 km

1.48 km

876 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

3.05 km

2.59 km

1.85 km

390 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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The Peacock, Rowsley – Rowsley Bridge loop from Derbyshire

Darley Dale Cricket Ground

Ancient Yew Tree at St. Michael's Church, Darley Dale

Peak Rail Steam Railway

The Peacock, Rowsley

Rowsley Bridge

River Derwent

Peak Rail Heritage Railway

Flooded Gate and Stone Steps

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