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High Peak Trail – Matlock Bath loop from Hognaston CP

High Peak Trail – Matlock Bath loop from Hognaston CP

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High Peak Trail – Matlock Bath loop from Hognaston CP

02:34

39.7km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.91 km

Carsington Carved Chair

Highlight • Structure

A pretty cool feature found in the middle of a field.

Great selfie opportunity ;)

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4.09 km

Bench with a view of Carsington Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice little spot to look at the views

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5.43 km

Hall Wood

Forest

10.2 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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11.5 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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11.6 km

Middleton Top Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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11.7 km

Middleton Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

This is the second Incline on the High Peak Trail. 1:9 gradient

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12.4 km

Ruins

16.4 km

Matlock Bath

Highlight • Gorge

Lovely colorful cafe in Matlock Bath on the edge of the Peak District. Perfect for all kinds of cyclists and walkers. There is plenty of space outside to leave bikes …

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20.2 km

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

A very well preserved railway workshop, with a lot of interesting info, tools, equipment and objects from the past.

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27.2 km

The Birches

Forest

39.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

14.6 km

5.01 km

3.27 km

551 m

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

11.4 km

8.31 km

3.32 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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High Peak Trail – Matlock Bath loop from Hognaston CP

Carsington Carved Chair

Bench with a view of Carsington Water

High Peak Trail

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Middleton Top Engine House

Middleton Incline

Matlock Bath

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

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