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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford Mills

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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford Mills

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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford Mills

01:54

6.25km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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54 m

Lea Brook

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant little cafe stop

Tip by

428 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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611 m

High Peak Trail – Catch Pit and Cromford and High Peak Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Not an easy hike in parts but worth it in the end

Tip by

2.49 km

Wheel Pit

Highlight • Structure

A waypoint and a bit of history.

Tip by

3.40 km

An impressive gritstone outcrop, Black Rocks and its surroundings are superb hiking territory. A steep ascent from the car park and the trails below bring you to the top. From there you can explore the Forestry Commission woodlands of Cromford Moor or stride out along the High Peak Trail for glorious views towards Matlock Gorge and the Derwent Valley.

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4.57 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sheep Pasture incline house housed the steam beam engine which used to winch the trucks up the hill from the junction with the Cromford Canal and railway. This section of the railway was completed in 1830, it was the first section on the line from here to Whaley Bridge. The railway was used to transport the minerals and stone from the mines in the Peak District. The railway closed in 1967.

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5.66 km

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

If the thought of a runaway wagon racing towards you at speeds of up to 120mph on the downhill doesn't appeal to you - the Catch Pit might seem like a great health & safety solution. Although as some of the wagons were packed full of gunpowder, I'm still not certain that the Catch Pit was the complete solution.

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6.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

1.38 km

164 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

1.28 km

164 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford Mills

Lea Brook

High Peak Junction

High Peak Trail – Catch Pit and Cromford and High Peak Railway

Wheel Pit

Black Rocks

Sheep Pasture Engine House

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

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