High Peak Junction – Cromford Mill loop from Somercotes

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High Peak Junction – Cromford Mill loop from Somercotes

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High Peak Junction – Cromford Mill loop from Somercotes

02:28

32.6km

370m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.5 km for 298 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.58 km

Crich Tramway Village – National Tramway Museum

Highlight • Monument

If you have never been it is a must for anyone. The Village is amazing from the fully working trams to the food and drink. check out the link below.

tramway.co.uk

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12.8 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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12.8 km

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

A very well preserved railway workshop, with a lot of interesting info, tools, equipment and objects from the past.

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15.1 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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25.0 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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25.7 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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32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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