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Lea Wood – High Tor Loop from Matlock

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Lea Wood – High Tor Loop from Matlock

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May 14, 2022

Lea Wood – High Tor Loop from Matlock

Moderate

04:35

15.9km

3.5km/h

380m

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Overview

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.98 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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7.51 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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9.32 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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9.72 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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11.4 km

Matlock Bath

Highlight • Gorge

Lovely colorful cafe in Matlock Bath on the edge of the Peak District. Perfect for all kinds of cyclists and walkers. There is plenty of space outside to leave bikes …

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11.7 km

Lovers Walk was possibly the earliest example of a public pleasure ground. It was originally a series of paths on the east side of the river Derwent accessed by a ferry boat. The bridge was installed in 1969.

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13.7 km

High Tor and Giddy Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The footpath along the summit is commonly known as Giddy Edge, unfenced and not recommended for small children . There is a small metal handrail afixed to the inside edge (of the cliff) totally spectacular.

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15.7 km

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

Highlight • Settlement

An attractive town on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock has a lot going for it. It rose to prominence in the 19th century, when John Smedley …

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15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

4.18 km

1.83 km

1.63 km

1.23 km

961 m

938 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

2.50 km

1.80 km

1.76 km

1.48 km

Route Details

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Lea Wood – High Tor Loop from Matlock

Lea Wood Ancient Woodland

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Cromford Canal towpath

Cromford Wharf

Matlock Bath

Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath

High Tor and Giddy Edge

Hall Leys Park, Matlock

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