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Matlock Bath – Cromford Mill loop from Alfreton

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Matlock Bath – Cromford Mill loop from Alfreton

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4.5

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Matlock Bath – Cromford Mill loop from Alfreton

03:14

50.0km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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After 13.3 km for 69 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.40 km

Highfield Plantation

Forest

13.3 km

FIG Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Shop is now renamed as FIG Coffee Shop (early 2023)

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18.5 km

Matlock Bath

Highlight • Gorge

Lovely colorful cafe in Matlock Bath on the edge of the Peak District. Perfect for all kinds of cyclists and walkers. There is plenty of space outside to leave bikes …

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19.9 km

Cromford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cromford Mill was the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.

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29.6 km

Amber Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remnants of an old road that takes you up above the River Amber and through a Small Holding, don’t forget to say Hello to the Goats and Horses as you pass through

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30.0 km

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This steep up and over section of gravelly road would have been the original route to Crich from Belper and would have also connected to Cromford Canal before the demolition of the Bullbridge Viaduct and the creation of the A610.

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47.2 km

St Michael's Church

Highlight • Other

50.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

17.5 km

2.33 km

1.72 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

2.18 km

1.71 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 5 August

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Matlock Bath – Cromford Mill loop from Alfreton

Sandwich Stop

FIG Coffee Shop

Matlock Bath

Illuminated Reindeer Display

Cromford Mill

Amber Lane

Bullbridge Aqueduct on the Cromford Canal

St Michael's Church

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