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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

01:02

9.49km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 164 m for 79 m

After 9.25 km for 79 m

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875 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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1.88 km

Middleton Top Viewpoint

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Middleton Top - the views across the valley are fantastic!

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1.92 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

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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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3.78 km

Middleton Incline

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Middleton Incline is a former railway incline in Middleton, Derbyshire once part of the Cromford and High Peak Railway. The incline was one of six gradients along the entire line …

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4.72 km

Middleton Top Engine House

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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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4.86 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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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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9.49 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

1.67 km

352 m

Surfaces

8.95 km

532 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

Sheep Pasture Incline

Middleton Top Viewpoint

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Middleton Incline

Middleton Top Engine House

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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