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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford Mills

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Derbyshire Dales

Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford Mills

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford Mills

02:54

11.2km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

705 m

Leawood Pumphouse

Highlight • Monument

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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2

852 m

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

3.66 km

River Derwent at Whatstandwell

Highlight • Historical Site

You will enjoy beautiful views up and down the River Derwent from this bridge in Whatstandwell. The river flows through countryside and is within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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4

4.91 km

Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cromford Canal ran 23.3 kilometres from Cromford to the Erewash Canal at Langley Mill. The 10.5 kilometres of canal between Cromford and Ambergate which lie within the nominated World …

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5

6.60 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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6

7.07 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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7

9.13 km

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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8

9.25 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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B

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

3.56 km

1.85 km

406 m

350 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

2.13 km

334 m

325 m

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