View of Matlock Bath – High Tor Grounds loop from Matlock Bath

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View of Matlock Bath – High Tor Grounds loop from Matlock Bath

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View of Matlock Bath – High Tor Grounds loop from Matlock Bath

01:40

5.82km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.10 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Giddy Edge Cliff Path

Highlight • Trail

Narrow footpath high up along High Tor cliff face, no fence just a metal handrail fixed into the rock. Totally spectacular and first time you visit a bit daunting! Be careful!

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1.57 km

View of Matlock Bath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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1.82 km

View of Riber Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Riber Castle

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2.02 km

High Tor Grounds

Highlight • Viewpoint

a steep hike up to the castle but disappointed you can't walk round it

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3.04 km

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Flower beds feature in Matlock Town centre

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3.16 km

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

Highlight • Settlement

An attractive town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock has a lot going for it. It rose to prominence in the 19th century, when John Smedley …

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5.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.58 km

761 m

674 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

1.30 km

1.14 km

419 m

277 m

142 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

12°C

6°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 46.0 km/h

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Comments

April 11, 2025,Oh my Giddy Edge! 🚶‍♂️🚶

Absolutely lovely day for a walk with my brother. Matlock, up to High Tor, then a quick diversion to go along "Giddy Edge" - which is a great little narrow path clinging to the side of the cliff! Then down into Matlock Bath for Fish n Chips 😋