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Belper Bridge – High Peak Junction loop from Belper

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Belper Bridge – High Peak Junction loop from Belper

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Belper Bridge – High Peak Junction loop from Belper

06:56

25.5km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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780 m

Belper Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Belper Bridge carries the A517 across the River Derwent.

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9.96 km

View of Wirksworth

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a break at this small fence along the road to enjoy sweeping views of Wirksworth and the surrounding countryside.

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12.4 km

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

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Not an easy hike in parts but worth it in the end

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13.3 km

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

If the thought of a runaway wagon racing towards you at speeds of up to 120mph on the downhill doesn't appeal to you - the Catch Pit might seem like …

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13.5 km

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

High Peak Junction was where the Old Comford and High Peak railway met the Cromford Canal. It is now a great spot to take a break with a shop that sells hot drinks and snacks.

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14.1 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Aqueduct Cottage is a historic 19th century building located along the pretty River Derwent within the Derwent Valley. It was built in 1802 as a home for a lengthsman (someone …

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19.1 km

Cromford Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

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 …

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19.5 km

Grattens Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The bridge gives access to Crich Chase, former royal hunting grounds and now a public nature reserve.

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21.6 km

Dunge Wood

Forest

25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

6.97 km

2.75 km

2.64 km

2.21 km

998 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.62 km

3.88 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Belper Bridge – High Peak Junction loop from Belper

Belper Bridge

View of Wirksworth

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

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

High Peak Junction

Aqueduct Cottage

Cromford Canal Towpath

Grattens Bridge

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