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Whitworth Park Pond – Peak Rail Heritage Railway loop from Matlock

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Whitworth Park Pond – Peak Rail Heritage Railway loop from Matlock

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Whitworth Park Pond – Peak Rail Heritage Railway loop from Matlock

01:03

10.2km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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274 m

Peak Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Trail alongside the Peak Rail line between Matlock & Rowsley, quiet & scenic alternative to the A6!

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2.99 km

White Peak Loop trail goes through the park behind The Whitworth. It's scenic but a bit stop-start when avoiding pedestrians and following the gates and signs. If I'm on my road bike, I just tend to use the quiet lane near the railway crossing and rejoin trail further up towards Rowsley.

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3.64 km

Peak Rail Steam Railway

Highlight • Monument

5.18 km

Peak Rail Heritage Railway

Highlight • Structure

This is a lovely heritage line that runs from Matlock to Rowsley South Station for approximately 4 miles (6.5 km). The line is part of the former Midland Railway between Manchester Central and London Paddington, which was closed in 1968 as part of the infamous Beeching cuts. Steam and diesel locomotives run on the line and there are various special events throughout the year.

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6.97 km

Ancient Yew Tree of Penmaenmawr

Highlight • Natural Monument

6.97 km

Remembrance Garden

Highlight • Religious Site

7.01 km

Ancient Yew Tree at St. Michael's Church, Darley Dale

Highlight • Religious Site

This magnificent ancient yew tree is reported to be 2,000 years old. Its girth is particularly impressive, measuring around 33 feet (10 m), one of the widest in the country. Stone tablets adorn the base of the tree, commemorating acts of bravery during the Second World War.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

2.05 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.50 km

1.59 km

834 m

264 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Whitworth Park Pond – Peak Rail Heritage Railway loop from Matlock

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