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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Black Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Black Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Black Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

03:16

11.8km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.90 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Aqueduct Cottage is a historic 19th century building located along the pretty River Derwent within the Derwent Valley. It was built in 1802 as a home for a lengthsman (someone …

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2.98 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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3.58 km

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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5.93 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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7.10 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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8.18 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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8.79 km

Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.

It is still in full working condition, check the website for operating dates throughout the summer season.

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9.37 km

Lea Wood Railway Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

About 50m from the junction with the Cromford Canal, the Matlock to Derby railway emerges from the tunnel under Lea Wood and crosses the River Derwent.

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11.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

4.60 km

1.83 km

361 m

Surfaces

9.33 km

2.32 km

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

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Cromford Canal and Pump House – Black Rocks loop from Whatstandwell

Aqueduct Cottage

Cromford Canal and Pump House

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

Black Rocks

Sheep Pasture Engine House

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Leawood Pumphouse

Lea Wood Railway Tunnel

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