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Black Rocks – Harboro' Rocks loop from Wirksworth

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Black Rocks – Harboro' Rocks loop from Wirksworth

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Black Rocks – Harboro' Rocks loop from Wirksworth

01:35

13.7km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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351 m

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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1.61 km

Ruins

2.31 km

Middleton Top Engine House

Highlight • Historical Site

Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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7.49 km

View of Harboro Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the High Peak Trail that takes you past the Harbour Rocks, picturesque for sure.

The rocks are a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone.

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7.86 km

Harboro' Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Harboro' Rocks is a dramatic outcrop of Dolomitic limestone to the north east of the village of Brassington. From its 1,243-foot (379 m) summit are excellent views over nearby Carsington …

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7.93 km

Harboro Rocks Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The white pillar high above High Peak Trail dominates the highest point of Harboro Rocks.

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11.8 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

4.84 km

278 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.20 km

3.67 km

1.42 km

1.33 km

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Black Rocks – Harboro' Rocks loop from Wirksworth

Black Rocks

Middleton Top Engine House

View of Harboro Rocks

Harboro' Rocks

Harboro Rocks Trig Point

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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