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A towpath (also known as a towpath or towpath), which runs alongside the river or canal, was an indispensable part of the transport infrastructure in earlier times. Before ships could be propelled by motor power, horses walked along the bank and pulled the vessel against the current. This activity was called "treideln" in German, and that's how the towpath got its name. Where these paths – running directly along the bank – have survived to this day, they no longer serve their original purpose, but are still popular with hikers and cyclists.

A nice walk along the canal

Heights of Abraham great views

A really pretty and scenic stretch of canal with sparkling turquoise water. Amenities are available at High Peak Junction and Cromford Wharf.

The original terminus of the Cromford Canal was the basin alongside the Gothic Warehouse, built soon after the canal was completed in 1794. Here coal was unloaded from pits further down the canal and limestone was loaded for export from local quarries. Many other goods were also shipped through the wharf. The second (‘Feeder’) arm was built around 1822 to serve local limestone quarries. A second warehouse was built alongside it and today this is Wheatcroft’s Wharf café. The area that is now the car park was once a large enclosed wharf made secure by a high surrounding wall (some of which can still be seen) and large entry gates from Mill Road. The two houses were built to accommodate wharf employees. Today one is a private residence and the other holiday accommodation.

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.

19th century pleasure ground which exploited the dramatic qualities of the Derwent valley. Peter Arkwright of Willersley Castle enclosed the grounds c 1860 and constructed pedestrian paths from a new entrance on the south side approached from the bridge to Matlock Bath railway station. The entrance from Starkholmes Road was retained and could be used by carriages. A pathway was formed through Fern Cave (scheduled ancient monument) and another on a narrow ledge along part of the cliff face. In 1879 the grounds were leased to the Matlock and High Tor Recreation Grounds Company Ltd and Milner of London was retained to supervise landscaping. Arkwright's Grand Walk, also used by carriages, was created, leading south to the summit from a gateway in Pig Tree Lane, now Pic Tor Lane. A refreshment room was erected near the summit, tennis and quoit or skittle grounds were constructed close to a modified southern entrance and additional paths put in with a broad flight of steps.

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.