Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Derbyshire

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Derbyshire

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Derbyshire

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6.04km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 309 m for 122 m

Customers only

After 5.62 km for 121 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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581 m

Cromford Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Dog friendly cafe - if you sit outdoors under cover. Free toilets over other side of car park. Reasonable car park about £3 for about 5 hours or so. In …

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697 m

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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2.88 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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3.40 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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3.41 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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5.32 km

Arkwright family graves at St Mary's Church, Cromford

Highlight • Religious Site

The Arkwright family are buried in the graveyard of St Mary's Parish Church in Cromford.

Sir Richard Arkwright is buried in the crypt beneath the chancel and nave of the …

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