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Derbyshire Dales

Cromford Mill – High Peak Junction loop from Kniveton

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Derbyshire Dales

Cromford Mill – High Peak Junction loop from Kniveton

Hard

6

riders

Cromford Mill – High Peak Junction loop from Kniveton

04:16

60.5km

880m

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: June 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.3 km for 298 m

After 25.8 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.14 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Lake

2

5.60 km

View of Carsington Water

Highlight • Cycleway

worthy of a stop to explore

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3

9.50 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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10.3 km

Ruins

Ruins

5

13.2 km

Cromford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cromford Mill was the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.

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6

15.3 km

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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25.8 km

Bottom Moor

Forest

28.0 km

Upper Moor

Forest

9

31.3 km

Eagle Stone (East Cheshire Boundary Marker)

Highlight • Historical Site

Ancient carved stone denoting that you’re on the right path

Tip by

10

41.3 km

River Lathkill

Highlight • River

Always a nice spot to stop for a breather by the bridge and soak up the views over the river here.

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11

53.1 km

View of the Countryside from the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views over the surrounding countryside from the High Peak Trail

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B

60.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.0 km

5.62 km

1.99 km

1.68 km

1.44 km

621 m

120 m

Surfaces

45.8 km

7.04 km

5.69 km

1.27 km

310 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 2 July

21°C

10°C

5 %

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