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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

02:37

29.0km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: March 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.66 km for 219 m

After 25.2 km for 219 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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722 m

Oxhay Wood

Forest

4.28 km

Sheep Pasture Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Well done to anyone who manages to cycle up the full incline from High Peak junction to the nice seat at the top with a lovely view. The incline is …

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7.32 km

Ruins

7.62 km

Steep Climb to Middleton Top

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Estimated 15% on loose ground - push through until you reach the top

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9.42 km

High Peak Trail

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Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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10.4 km

View of Carsington from the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hopton Incline extremely steep

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10.8 km

Carsington Water Windmills

Highlight • Lake

11.4 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the High Peak Trail that takes you past the Harbour Rocks, picturesque for sure.

The rocks are a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone.

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13.8 km

Steel Rail

Highlight • Structure

19.6 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

13.0 km

968 m

299 m

214 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

12.8 km

2.34 km

895 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

31°C

17°C

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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

Sheep Pasture Incline

Steep Climb to Middleton Top

High Peak Trail

View of Carsington from the High Peak Trail

Carsington Water Windmills

View of Harboro Rocks

Steel Rail

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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