Riber Castle is one of the Peak’s famous follies having been built by a local industrialist to reside in at one time. It stands high above Matlock and is a …

Damian

February 7, 2021

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Riber Castle is a 19th-century Grade II listed country house in the hamlet of Riber on a hill overlooking Matlock, Derbyshire. Known locally as "Smedley's Folly" because of the difficulty of getting water to the hill summit, it was built by the industrialist John Smedley in 1862 as his private home.

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Work is currently underway to build luxury apartments in the castle grounds and further homes through the conversion of outbuildings and the gatehouse.

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1. Riber Castle, Cromford & Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

15.2km

04:26

390m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

17.5km

05:17

570m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cromford Wharf – View of Matlock loop from Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP

15.6km

04:43

500m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Matlock Town, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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View of Riber Castle

1. Riber Castle, Cromford & Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

2. View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

3. Cromford Wharf – View of Matlock loop from Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP

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