Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Wirksworth

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Wirksworth

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Wirksworth

02:32

9.01km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

487 m

Wheel Pit

Highlight • Structure

A waypoint and a bit of history.

Tip by

1.19 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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1.73 km

Signpost for the Sheep Pasture Incline

Highlight • Structure

A welcome site! This signpost is beyond the halfway mark on the steep climb up Sheep Pasture Hill 😮‍💨

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4.41 km

Cromford Meadows is a great starting point for many walks in the area including Cromford Meadows, Cromford Canal, and Bow Wood. There are lots of amenities nearby including cafés, toilets, parking and a bus stop.

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4.67 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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4.79 km

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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9.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.29 km

466 m

142 m

114 m

Surfaces

8.26 km

508 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

15°C

6°C

23 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

October 30, 2024,Cromford Canal and Black Rocks

Met a friend for coffee in the morning, in Matlock, so made the most of being there in the afternoon and hiked Cromford canal and Black Rocks 🪨 So not a climber though so pics are from the ground 😅