Butterley Reservoir – High Peak Junction loop from Ripley

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Butterley Reservoir – High Peak Junction loop from Ripley

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Butterley Reservoir – High Peak Junction loop from Ripley

02:13

28.6km

240m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.75 km for 57 m

After 15.5 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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700 m

Ripley Greenway Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Single track running through the trees at the end of Ripley greenway, mainly packed earth so can get muddy, somewhat overgrown at the beginning in summer

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1.77 km

Butterley Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Reservoir adjacent to the old Butterley Company site, now used for angling. Visit at the right time and you may be lucky enough to see a steam train cross the far embankment.

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3.40 km

The Dog at Pentrich

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place for a stop off, good food, beer and friendly staff!

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7.03 km

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This steep up and over section of gravelly road would have been the original route to Crich from Belper and would have also connected to Cromford Canal before the demolition of the Bullbridge Viaduct and the creation of the A610.

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8.02 km

Amber Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remnants of an old road that takes you up above the River Amber and through a Small Holding, don’t forget to say Hello to the Goats and Horses as you pass through

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15.0 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

15.5 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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