Moderate hike. 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 16, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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654 m

Poysers Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

2.23 km

View of the Valley Near Cromford Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.45 km

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.

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3.96 km

The Loaf

Highlight • Restaurant

If you want quality tasting food and coffee then Loaf is a must stop. Freshly baked bread and cakes, delicious coffee, sandwiches, pastries, pasties etc. you’d be a fool to miss it.

theloaf.co.uk

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5.82 km

The Family Tree

Highlight • Cafe

This coffee stop came recommended and it did not disappoint. The food and drink was excellant but allow time because it was busy and often is!

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6.73 km

Cromford Canal Towpath

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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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7.17 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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8.13 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

738 m

646 m

477 m

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.76 km

1.25 km

562 m

381 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Poysers Bridge

View of the Valley Near Cromford Canal

The Tors Footpath (Crich)

The Loaf

The Family Tree

Cromford Canal Towpath

Grattens Bridge

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