High Tor and Giddy Edge – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford Mills

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High Tor and Giddy Edge – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford Mills

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High Tor and Giddy Edge – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford Mills

04:10

15.3km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.23 km for 122 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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238 m

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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2.08 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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4.06 km

Matlock Bath

Highlight • Gorge

Lovely colorful cafe in Matlock Bath on the edge of the Peak District. Perfect for all kinds of cyclists and walkers. There is plenty of space outside to leave bikes …

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7.74 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 …

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8.88 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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9.32 km

View of Matlock Bath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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9.74 km

The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.

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