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Derbyshire Dales

High Peak Junction – High Peak Trail loop from Cromford

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Derbyshire Dales

High Peak Junction – High Peak Trail loop from Cromford

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High Peak Junction – High Peak Trail loop from Cromford

02:12

22.8km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.37 km for 59 m

After 18.5 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.40 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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2

2.81 km

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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5.85 km

Ruins

Ruins

4

6.69 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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5

7.96 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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6

8.96 km

View of Carsington from the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hopton Incline extremely steep

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7

9.31 km

Carsington Water Windmills

Highlight • Lake

8

10.3 km

Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

9

22.0 km

Cromford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cromford Mill was the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.

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B

22.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.94 km

4.48 km

1.59 km

293 m

120 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

4.18 km

2.48 km

135 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

22°C

12°C

32 %

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