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High Tor Grounds – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

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High Tor Grounds – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

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High Tor Grounds – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

01:58

6.77km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.70 km for 147 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.26 km

View of Riber Castle from Pic Tor

Highlight • Castle

Riber Castle is an interesting place with a chequered history. Built as a house for a wealthy industrialist, it has since been used as a a boys school and then a zoo which closed in 2000 due to concerns for the welfare of the animals kept there.

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1.36 km

Matlock War Memorial on Pic Tor

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are stunning views from this war memorial. The churchyard down the hillside has commonwealth war graves.

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1.59 km

Matlock War Memorial and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in the Middle Ages the church, along with eight others in Derbyshire, was dedicated to St Giles.

The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt in 1760, and the north aisle rebuilt in 1763 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Arkwright was initially buried at this church before his remains were removed to the family chapel (now St Mary's Church, Cromford) near the home he began for himself at Willersley Castle after the latter building's completion in 1797.

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1.63 km

St. Giles' Church and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

The church is medieval. The south porch was added in 1636. The south aisle was rebuilt in 1760, and the north aisle rebuilt in 1763 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Arkwright was initially buried at this church before his remains were removed to the family chapel (now St Mary's Church, Cromford) near the home he began for himself at Willersley Castle after the latter building's completion in 1797.

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2.87 km

High Tor Grounds

Highlight • Viewpoint

a steep hike up to the castle but disappointed you can't walk round it

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3.72 km

Giddy Edge Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

Narrow footpath high up along High Tor cliff face, no fence just a metal handrail fixed into the rock. Totally spectacular and first time you visit a bit daunting! Be careful!

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5.32 km

View of Riber Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Riber Castle

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6.57 km

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

Highlight • Settlement

An attractive town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock has a lot going for it. It rose to prominence in the 19th century, when John Smedley developed the town as a desirable spa destination.

Today it makes for a great base for exploring the national park. There's some lovely walks to the south around Matlock Bath too, where High Tor and the Heights of Abraham boast sublime views. A host of amenities and accommodation can be found in the town, with many of its cafes, pubs, restaurants and independent shops clustered around Dale Road and Crown Square.

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6.77 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.11 km

515 m

364 m

153 m

136 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

2.24 km

952 m

835 m

417 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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High Tor Grounds – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

View of Riber Castle from Pic Tor

Matlock War Memorial on Pic Tor

Matlock War Memorial and Cemetery

St. Giles' Church and Cemetery

High Tor Grounds

Giddy Edge Cliff Path

View of Riber Castle

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

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