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Oxhay wood – High Peak Junction Loop from Whatstandwell

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Oxhay wood – High Peak Junction Loop from Whatstandwell

Jens planned a hike

July 8, 2022

Oxhay wood – High Peak Junction Loop from Whatstandwell

Hard

05:24

19.2km

3.6km/h

390m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very 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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1.02 km

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

Highlight • Structure

Great spot just off of the canal. Steep walk up but definitely worth it to stroll through the woods

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8.67 km

View of Matlock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice to see people back in the town, seeing it empty during lockdown was sad.

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11.5 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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11.8 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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14.2 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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15.7 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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16.1 km

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Highlight • Trail

just a great walk

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16.2 km

Aqueduct Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

Aqueduct Cottage is a historic 19th century building located along the pretty River Derwent within the Derwent Valley. It was built in 1802 as a home for a lengthsman (someone …

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19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

5.20 km

2.44 km

1.44 km

1.05 km

345 m

Surfaces

7.28 km

5.44 km

2.39 km

1.59 km

1.56 km

982 m

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Oxhay wood – High Peak Junction Loop from Whatstandwell

Duke's Quarries Rockfaces in Oxhay Wood

View of Matlock

Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath

Cromford Canal towpath

High Peak Junction

Cromford Canal and Pump House

Aqueduct Cottage

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