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Derbyshire Dales

Middleton Top Engine House – High Peak Junction loop from Brassington

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Derbyshire Dales

Middleton Top Engine House – High Peak Junction loop from Brassington

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runners

Middleton Top Engine House – High Peak Junction loop from Brassington

06:26

59.3km

810m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.46 km

Tissington Trail Snack Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

A popular stop on the Tissington Trail. Open from 10:00 - 16:30 every day. Serves good easy tack away food and drinks. There is also a toilet.

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2

20.5 km

Hartington Signal Box

Highlight • Structure

Restored signal box on the Tissington Trail. Car park for the trail, near to Hartington village.

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24.7 km

Blakemoor Plantation

Forest

30.5 km

Chapel Plantation

Forest

5

32.2 km

Control Point 1

Highlight • Structure

Look high and low

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6

41.3 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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42.0 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

45.4 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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9

45.4 km

Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely canal from Matlock out to the start of the High Peak Trail. There is a cafe at the High Peak Junction on the canal. The trail starts behind the cafe.

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10

49.3 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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11

56.5 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the High Peak Trail that takes you past the Harbour Rocks, picturesque for sure.

The rocks are a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone.

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B

59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.0 km

3.45 km

2.73 km

2.45 km

1.18 km

571 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

2.90 km

2.90 km

2.66 km

2.08 km

785 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 1 June

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11°C

90 %

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