Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

01:02

9.49km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 164 m for 79 m

After 9.25 km for 79 m

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875 m

Sheep Pasture Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Well done to anyone who manages to cycle up the full incline from High Peak junction to the nice seat at the top with a lovely view. The incline is …

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1.88 km

Middleton Top Viewpoint

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Middleton Top - the views across the valley are fantastic!

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1.92 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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4.72 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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4.86 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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