The Cromford Canal ran 23.3 kilometres from Cromford to the Erewash Canal at Langley Mill. The 10.5 kilometres of canal between Cromford and Ambergate which lie within the nominated World Heritage Site was constructed in the early 1790s under the direction of William Jessop assisted by Benjamin Outram. The canal was intended as part of a through route to Manchester but it was not until the Cromford and High Peak Railway was constructed between 1824 and 1830 that this vision became a reality.

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1. Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Cromford

11.5km

02:58

60m

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

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2. Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Wharf loop from Whatstandwell

11.6km

02:59

60m

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3. Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford

16.2km

04:11

90m

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

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Distance 1.78 km

Uphill 50 m

Downhill 40 m

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Location: Dethick, Lea And Holloway, Amber Valley, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Cromford Canal

1. Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Cromford

2. Cromford Canal towpath – Cromford Wharf loop from Whatstandwell

3. Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Cromford

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