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View of Harboro Rocks – High Peak Trail loop from Cromford

View of Harboro Rocks – High Peak Trail loop from Cromford

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View of Harboro Rocks – High Peak Trail 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: March 27, 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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22.1 km

Hopton Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is the shortest of the three remaining inclines on the High Peak Trail. 1:14 gradient.

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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

28.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

11.5 km

2.33 km

1.90 km

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

11.7 km

3.01 km

963 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

27°C

14°C

0 %

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View of Harboro Rocks – High Peak Trail loop from Cromford

View of railway embankment

High Peak Trail

View of the Countryside from the High Peak Trail

View of Harboro Rocks

Hopton Incline

High Peak Trail

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Middleton Top Engine House

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