The Cromford and High Peak Railway was one of the world's first, transporting minerals and goods from the Cromford Canal to the Peak Forest Canal.

The terrain and gradients it …

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Lovely walk, great scenery. Take a drink

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This site has a visitor centre, gift shop and cycle hire centre, car park, toilets and picnic area.

The centre sells a range of books, maps, leaflets and gifts, along with hot and cold drinks, ice creams and snacks.

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Elevation 300 m

Weather

Monday 30 March

15°C

7°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Middleton, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Middleton Top Engine House and Visitor Centre

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High Peak Trail, Limestone Way and Derwent Valley Loop

#2.

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#3.

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