Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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1.19 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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2.28 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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2.55 km

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the junction where the Cromford canal meets the High Peak Trail. There’s a small shop, a museum and toilets. It’s a great place to start either a hike or a bike ride.

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2.73 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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5.01 km

Black Rocks

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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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5.09 km

View from Black Rocks

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Gorgeous view :)

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6.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 January

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44 %

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