An attractive town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock has a lot going for it. It rose to prominence in the 19th century, when John Smedley developed the town as a desirable spa destination.

Today it makes for a great base for exploring the national park. There's some lovely walks to the south around Matlock Bath too, where High Tor and the Heights of Abraham boast sublime views. A host of amenities and accommodation can be found in the town, with many of its cafes, pubs, restaurants and independent shops clustered around Dale Road and Crown Square.

Walk The Walk 🌳

September 4, 2024

Until the early years of Queen Victoria's reign, Matlock was a hamlet whose principal activity was farming with lead mining and quarrying as subsidiary activities.

Walk The Walk 🌳

September 4, 2024

A ford originally crossed the river at this point, and the side became a major crossing point. A settlement developed around the bridge, known as Matlock Bridge, which later became part of modern Matlock.

The downstream side of the bridge dates from the 15th century.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 100 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 23 October

10°C

5°C

70 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Matlock Bath

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

National Stone Centre

View from Scarthin Rock

Back Lane Trail

Lovers' Walks, Matlock Bath

Lumsdale Waterfall

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

Bow Wood

Curved Tree on Forest Path

Millennium Wall at the National Stone Centre

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

1. High Tor & Matlock Bath loop from Matlock

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

3. Darley Bridge & Oaker Hill loop from Matlock

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️