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Cromford Canal and Pump House – High Peak Junction loop from Whatstandwell

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – High Peak Junction loop from Whatstandwell

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – High Peak Junction loop from Whatstandwell

02:02

7.52km

70m

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: May 12, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Aqueduct Cottage is a historic 19th century building located along the pretty River Derwent within the Derwent Valley. It was built in 1802 as a home for a lengthsman (someone …

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3.02 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

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just a great walk

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3.25 km

Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.

It is still in full working condition, check the website for operating dates throughout the summer season.

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3.65 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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4.02 km

Lea Brook

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant little cafe stop

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5.06 km

Lea Wood Railway Tunnel

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About 50m from the junction with the Cromford Canal, the Matlock to Derby railway emerges from the tunnel under Lea Wood and crosses the River Derwent.

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7.52 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

1.79 km

333 m

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

2.55 km

173 m

165 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 July

23°C

12°C

15 %

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – High Peak Junction loop from Whatstandwell

Cromford Canal Tunnel

Aqueduct Cottage

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Leawood Pumphouse

High Peak Junction

Lea Brook

Lea Wood Railway Tunnel

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