High Peak Junction – Cromford Mill loop from Belper

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High Peak Junction – Cromford Mill loop from Belper

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High Peak Junction – Cromford Mill loop from Belper

02:37

32.6km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.1 km for 77 m

After 13.0 km for 59 m

After 25.9 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.51 km

Amber Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remnants of an old road that takes you up above the River Amber and through a Small Holding, don’t forget to say Hello to the Goats and Horses as you pass through

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13.0 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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15.3 km

Illuminated Reindeer Display

Highlight • Structure

15.6 km

Scarthin Books

Highlight • Cafe

Adorable old fashioned bookshop located in the town of Cromford on the edge of the Peak District. Crammed to the brim with every book you can imagine including good old …

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16.4 km

Cromford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cromford Mill was the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.

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16.7 km

Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely canal from Matlock out to the start of the High Peak Trail. There is a cafe at the High Peak Junction on the canal. The trail starts behind the cafe.

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