View of Wirksworth – High Peak Junction loop from Cromford Mills

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View of Wirksworth – High Peak Junction loop from Cromford Mills

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4.7

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View of Wirksworth – High Peak Junction loop from Cromford Mills

01:59

6.64km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.35 km

View of Cromford

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice route through farmland that can be used to loop back to high peak trail.

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2.81 km

View of Wirksworth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a break at this small fence along the road to enjoy sweeping views of Wirksworth and the surrounding countryside.

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2.97 km

Stone Steps to Bolehill Trig Point

Highlight • Climb

Short sharp climb up to Bolehill trig point.

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4.33 km

Wheel Pit

Highlight • Structure

A waypoint and a bit of history.

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5.03 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sheep Pasture incline house housed the steam beam engine which used to winch the trucks up the hill from the junction with the Cromford Canal and railway. This section …

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5.43 km

High Peak Trail – Catch Pit and Cromford and High Peak Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Not an easy hike in parts but worth it in the end

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6.39 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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