Routes England MatlockCromford
Cromford Canal walk

Cromford, Matlock, England

Cromford Canal walk

Length6.8 mi
Elev. Gain13.1 ft
Est. Steps16000

Historic site

Created by Paul Varney
Introduction
Cromford Canal walk is a 6.8 mile (16,000-step) route located near Cromford, Matlock, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 13.1 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Walk along historic canal, old steam pump on the way which runs a few times a year- steady walk and beautiful countryside lots of views to see. Coffee shop and cafes, pushchair access and mostly disabled friendly

Derwent Valley Heritage Way

Tourist Attraction
The Derwent Valley Heritage Way (DVHW) is a 55 miles (89 km) walk along the Derwent Valley from Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District National Park via Chatsworth, the scenery around the Derbyshire Dales, and through the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. It follows the Riverside Path through Derby and continue onwards to the historic inland port of Shardlow.

Leawood Pump House

Historical
The Leawood Pump House (also known as High Peak Pump House) was built near Cromford, Derbyshire, England in 1849 to supply water to the Cromford Canal, built some 50 years previously. It is a Grade II* listed building.Located a little along the canal towpath from High Peak Junction, it stands to a height of 45 feet (14 m) on the right bank of the River Derwent, at the end of the Derwent Aqueduct, and has a 95-foot (29 m) chimney stack with a cast-iron cap.

High Peak Junction

Parking
High Peak Junction, near Cromford, Derbyshire, England, is the name now used to describe the site where the former Cromford and High Peak Railway (C&HPR), whose workshops were located here, meets the Cromford Canal. It lies within Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, designated in 2001, and today marks the southern end of the High Peak Trail, a 17 miles (27 km) trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Cromford Wharf

Place
Cromford Wharf is at Cromford in Derbyshire, England.It is located at the northern terminus of the Cromford Canal, which opened in 1794 and ran 14.5 miles (23 km) from here to the Erewash Canal in Derbyshire. The wharf stands on Mill Lane opposite Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mill, and surviving buildings include two warehouses - one of which is now a cafe - an office or counting house, and two cottages.

Sims Bridge

Tourist Attraction

River Derwent

Water

Cromford Mill Museum

Tourist Attraction

Cromford Mills

Tourist Attraction

Homesford Cottage

Tourist Attraction

Half way up Half way down

Tourist Attraction
Route Details

Length

6.8 mi

Elev. Gain

13.1 ft

Est. Steps

16000
Created by
Paul Varney
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