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Up the hill through the woods – Heights of Abraham Loop from Cromford

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Up the hill through the woods – Heights of Abraham Loop from Cromford

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May 13, 2022

Up the hill through the woods – Heights of Abraham Loop from Cromford

Hard

05:52

20.0km

3.4km/h

560m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Train Station

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565 m

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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967 m

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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2.61 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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3.01 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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3.70 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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8.65 km

The Heights of Abraham

Highlight • Cave

A vistor attraction since the 1780's The Height's of Abraham is a country park with a cable car, show caverns and a restaurant overlooking the Derwent Valley and Matlock below. …

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