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Matlock Town

High Tor and Giddy Edge – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Matlock Town

High Tor and Giddy Edge – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

Hard

4.5

(14)

112

hikers

High Tor and Giddy Edge – Hall Leys Park, Matlock loop from Matlock

03:11

10.3km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. 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 7.97 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.21 km

Bonsall Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Bonsall applied for a market charter in the 1600s but this was refused. Nevertheless an impressive market cross was erected.

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2

7.81 km

High Tor and Giddy Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.

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3

7.97 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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4

8.41 km

View of Matlock Bath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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5

8.66 km

View of Riber Castle

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View of Riber Castle

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6

8.86 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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7

9.96 km

Fountain and Flower Beds in Hall Leys Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Flower beds feature in Matlock Town centre

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8

10.1 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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B

10.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

3.09 km

1.14 km

819 m

323 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

2.08 km

1.88 km

820 m

780 m

213 m

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