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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction Loop from Cromford

Darrell Cope

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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction Loop from Cromford

Darrell Cope planned a hike

November 14, 2021

Black Rocks – High Peak Junction Loop from Cromford

Moderate

02:59

10.2km

3.4km/h

270m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.07 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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3.24 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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4.06 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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4.73 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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5.20 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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5.72 km

Lea Wood Ancient Woodland

Highlight • Natural

Ancient woodland loaded with birds and other wildlife. Carpets of bluebells in late spring make this a great place to visit in April.

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9.11 km

Cromford Wharf

Highlight • Rest Area

Dog friendly cafe - if you sit outdoors under cover. Free toilets over other side of car park. Reasonable car park about £3 for about 5 hours or so. In …

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9.79 km

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Pub

Closed due to COVID :(

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10.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.42 km

1.56 km

1.36 km

1.16 km

486 m

232 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

2.66 km

1.14 km

1.03 km

536 m

132 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction Loop from Cromford

Black Rocks

Sheep Pasture Engine House

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

High Peak Junction

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Lea Wood Ancient Woodland

Cromford Wharf

The Boat Inn

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