Derwent Gardens – High Peak Junction loop from Matlock Bath

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Derwent Gardens – High Peak Junction loop from Matlock Bath

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runners

Derwent Gardens – High Peak Junction loop from Matlock Bath

01:57

17.2km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.07 km

Derwent Gardens

Highlight • River

Derwent Gardens is a formal park located on the southern side of the Pavilion in Matlock Bath, overlooking the River Derwent.

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3.58 km

St Mary's Church, Cromford

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely old church.

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3.80 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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5.58 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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10.9 km

Homesford Cottage Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

My favourite tearoom in Derbyshire! The best food, cake and service. Highly recommend anyone to drop in mid-ride for some refuelling. It is great vegetarian and vegan options also.
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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

4.48 km

3.50 km

2.06 km

1.04 km

481 m

Surfaces

7.53 km

4.70 km

2.57 km

1.42 km

941 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

8°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Run

Starting off with a lay in 🛏 thinking of where I could run today.
So after a 23-minute scenic drive, I ended up at the railway station of Whatstandwell and started a trail run following the Cromford Canal to Matlock.
My goodness, what a beautiful run. Little ducklings 🐥 swimming along the canal and then a really treat of seeing …