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Cromford Wharf – Matlock Bath loop from Whatstandwell

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Cromford Wharf – Matlock Bath loop from Whatstandwell

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Cromford Wharf – Matlock Bath loop from Whatstandwell

01:37

15.5km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.43 km

Cromford Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely canal from Matlock out to the start of the High Peak Trail. There is a cafe at the High Peak Junction on the canal. The trail starts behind the cafe.

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5.25 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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7.18 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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8.22 km

Derwent Gardens

Highlight • River

Derwent Gardens is a formal park located on the southern side of the Pavilion in Matlock Bath, overlooking the River Derwent.

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10.1 km

St Mary's Church, Cromford

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely old church.

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

3.79 km

2.12 km

1.66 km

591 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.06 km

3.22 km

1.70 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 22 August

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Run

Starting off with a lay in 🛏 thinking of where I could run today.
So after a 23-minute scenic drive, I ended up at the railway station of Whatstandwell and started a trail run following the Cromford Canal to Matlock.
My goodness, what a beautiful run. Little ducklings 🐥 swimming along the canal and then a really treat of seeing …

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Cromford Wharf – Matlock Bath loop from Whatstandwell

Cromford Canal

Cromford Wharf

Matlock Bath

Derwent Gardens

St Mary's Church, Cromford

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