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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Crich

Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Crich

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Amber Valley
Crich

Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Crich

Hard

4.7

(11)

47

hikers

Cromford Canal and Pump House – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Crich

05:11

19.2km

240m

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: May 15, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

494 m

The Tors Footpath (Crich)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Tors is a short, only about a kilometre, ridge foot path that takes you from Crich to Chadwick Nick. The trail gives you good panoramic views over the Derwent Valley.

Tip by

2.12 km

Crich Chase

Forest

3

3.24 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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4

8.68 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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5

8.77 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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6

9.24 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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7

10.2 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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8

11.1 km

Cromford Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Dog friendly cafe - if you sit outdoors under cover. Free toilets over other side of car park. Reasonable car park about £3 for about 5 hours or so. In …

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9

14.3 km

Lea Wood Ancient Woodland

Highlight • Natural

Ancient woodland loaded with birds and other wildlife. Carpets of bluebells in late spring make this a great place to visit in April.

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15.0 km

Leawood Knoll

Forest

B

19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

4.86 km

1.92 km

1.07 km

308 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

5.70 km

1.71 km

745 m

674 m

638 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

71 %

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