The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23.3 km) from Cromford just south of Matlock to the Erewash Canal. The canal was agreed in 1789 and completed by 1794. The canal mostly carried coal, iron and lead ore from the mines of the High Peak as well as spun cotton from the mills. The canal stopped being used commercially in the mid 1900's when railways took over. Some sections have been restored more recently and it's a very pleasant, flat and well surfaced trail to walk along.

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1. Grattens Bridge – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Alderwasley CP

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2. The Tors Footpath (Crich) – Cliff Quarry loop from Ambergate

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03:32

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3. River Derwent at Whatstandwell – Grattens Bridge loop from Ambergate

9.61km

02:39

160m

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Location: Crich, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Cromford Canal Towpath

1. Grattens Bridge – River Derwent at Whatstandwell loop from Alderwasley CP

2. The Tors Footpath (Crich) – Cliff Quarry loop from Ambergate

3. River Derwent at Whatstandwell – Grattens Bridge loop from Ambergate

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