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View of Matlock Bath – Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath loop from Derbyshire

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View of Matlock Bath – Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath loop from Derbyshire

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View of Matlock Bath – Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath loop from Derbyshire

02:46

8.84km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.93 km for 147 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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701 m

View of Matlock Bath

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A view from the ridge path on Lovers Walk, looking down to Matlock Bath

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1.71 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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3.04 km

Giddy Edge Cliff Path

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Narrow footpath high up along High Tor cliff face, no fence just a metal handrail fixed into the rock. Totally spectacular and first time you visit a bit daunting! Be careful!

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3.48 km

View of Matlock Bath

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Great viewpoint overlooking Matlock Bath

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3.73 km

View of Riber Castle

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View of Riber Castle

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3.93 km

High Tor Grounds

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a steep hike up to the castle but disappointed you can't walk round it

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4.22 km

View of Riber Castle from Pic Tor

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Riber Castle is an interesting place with a chequered history. Built as a house for a wealthy industrialist, it has since been used as a a boys school and then …

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6.04 km

Shining Cliff

Forest

7.70 km

Heights of Abraham Woodland Trail

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A slippery rough woodland path but there are some log steps in places. It’s very steep!

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8.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

1.59 km

472 m

410 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

2.51 km

2.06 km

814 m

457 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 29 June

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View of Matlock Bath – Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath loop from Derbyshire

View of Matlock Bath

Lovers' Walk, Matlock Bath

Giddy Edge Cliff Path

View of Matlock Bath

View of Riber Castle

High Tor Grounds

View of Riber Castle from Pic Tor

Heights of Abraham Woodland Trail

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