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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford

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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford

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July 12, 2025

High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford

Moderate

03:27

11.7km

3.4km/h

340m

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Overview

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.

Your route passes through a protected area

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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487 m

Wheel Pit

Highlight • Structure

A waypoint and a bit of history.

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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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5.48 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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7.55 km

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

High Peak Junction was where the Old Comford and High Peak railway met the Cromford Canal. It is now a great spot to take a break with a shop that sells hot drinks and snacks.

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7.73 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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10.0 km

Black Rocks

Highlight • Forest

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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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

2.75 km

804 m

330 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.77 km

2.52 km

855 m

361 m

120 m

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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High Peak Junction – Black Rocks loop from Cromford

Wheel Pit

Sheep Pasture Engine House

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

Cromford Mill

High Peak Junction

High Peak Trail – Catch Pit and Cromford and High Peak Railway

Black Rocks

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