High Peak Trail – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Cromford

High Peak Trail – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Cromford

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High Peak Trail – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Cromford

01:48

28.6km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.7 km

View of railway embankment

Highlight • Cycleway

Great views of the old railway viaduct curving round over valley. The trail goes up this old railway

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18.0 km

High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This trail offers some stunning scenery and the surface is perfect for cycling

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18.6 km

View of the Countryside from the High Peak Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views over the surrounding countryside from the High Peak Trail

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21.1 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the High Peak Trail that takes you past the Harbour Rocks, picturesque for sure.

The rocks are a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone.

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23.1 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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24.4 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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24.5 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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25.2 km

Ruins

28.2 km

River Derwent at Cromford

Highlight • River

Crossing the Derwent at Cromford

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28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

11.4 km

2.51 km

2.11 km

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

11.2 km

3.28 km

1.13 km

207 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

14°C

5°C

98 %

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Comments

May 12, 2025,Misjudged gravel ride 🤣

I would suggest you don't steal this route unless you're riding a MTB! The first 7 miles had long sections of steep rocky ascents & paths with large chunks of rock really not suitable for a basic gravel bike 🤦‍♀️ Lots of walking/stomping & not a small amount of 🤬 during the first hour. Happily, things improved from thereon with …