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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction Loop from Cromford

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Black Rocks – High Peak Junction Loop from Cromford

Rick E planned a hike

December 26, 2021

Black Rocks – High Peak Junction Loop from Cromford

Moderate

03:37

12.2km

3.4km/h

350m

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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 accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.19 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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8.37 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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9.05 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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9.45 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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9.72 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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11.2 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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11.6 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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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

3.49 km

1.73 km

1.16 km

852 m

280 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

4.38 km

1.83 km

295 m

280 m

141 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (90 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

The Catch Pit on the High Peak Trail

High Peak Junction

Cromford Canal towpath

Cromford Wharf

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