High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford Mills

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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford Mills

Easy

4.5

(6)

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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford Mills

01:54

6.25km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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54 m

Lea Brook

Highlight • Historical Site

Brilliant little cafe stop

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428 m

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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611 m

High Peak Trail – Catch Pit and Cromford and High Peak Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Not an easy hike in parts but worth it in the end

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2.49 km

Wheel Pit

Highlight • Structure

A waypoint and a bit of history.

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2.55 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scenic panoramic views over Cromford and beyond.

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3.40 km

Black Rocks

Highlight • Forest

An impressive gritstone outcrop, Black Rocks and its surroundings are superb hiking territory. A steep ascent from the car park and the trails below bring you to the top. From …

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4.57 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Sheep Pasture incline house housed the steam beam engine which used to winch the trucks up the hill from the junction with the Cromford Canal and railway. This section …

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5.66 km

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

If the thought of a runaway wagon racing towards you at speeds of up to 120mph on the downhill doesn't appeal to you - the Catch Pit might seem like …

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