High Tor Grounds – View of Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

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High Tor Grounds – View of Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

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High Tor Grounds – View of Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

02:16

7.47km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Flower beds feature in Matlock Town centre

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1.68 km

Boating Lake, Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Lake

Boating Lake in Hall Leys Park. Plenty of ducks to feed!

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2.11 km

St. Giles' Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is medieval. The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt in 1760, and the north aisle rebuilt in 1763 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Arkwright …

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2.16 km

Matlock War Memorial and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in the Middle Ages the church, along with eight others in Derbyshire, was dedicated to St Giles.

The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt …

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2.38 km

High Tor Grounds

Highlight • Viewpoint

a steep hike up to the castle but disappointed you can't walk round it

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2.58 km

View of Riber Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Riber Castle

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2.83 km

View of Matlock Bath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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4.12 km

Heights of Abraham cable car station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station, tickets include access to the various attractions found across the valley at the summit.

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7.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

2.43 km

1.31 km

395 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.24 km

1.07 km

1.03 km

276 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

7°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 4, 2025,High Tor Matlock Loop

Little High Tor loop walk with a drink and chips at the pub to finish. Will we or wont we be having a super snowy walk tomorrow??

October 2, 2024,High Tor Matlock Loop Walk

One of my favourite loop walks in Matlock. Great views at High Tor and perfect spot for letting Cookie run wild. Often find other dog walkers up here. Had to do a slightly different start along the road into Starkholmes as they were doing work in the park .