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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Derbyshire

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Derbyshire

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Derbyshire

00:37

5.93km

30m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Derwent Valley Mills WHS

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Start point

Bus stop

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348 m

Cromford Mills and Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the cradles of the Industrial Revolution, Cromford is a scenic village with a rich history. The village will forever be associated with the pioneering endeavours of Sir Richard …

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485 m

St Mary's Church, Cromford

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely old church.

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643 m

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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759 m

Cromford Canal towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Spot the Cromford canal stegosaurus hiding in the trees

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2.44 km

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

Highlight • Monument

A very well preserved railway workshop, with a lot of interesting info, tools, equipment and objects from the past.

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2.82 km

Leawood Pumphouse was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into Cromford Canal.

It is still in full working condition, check the website for operating dates throughout the summer season.

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3.50 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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5.55 km

Cromford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cromford Mill was the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.

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5.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

1.30 km

413 m

362 m

133 m

102 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

600 m

556 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

22°C

12°C

32 %

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Cromford Wharf – Cromford Canal towpath loop from Derbyshire

Cromford Mills and Canal

St Mary's Church, Cromford

Cromford Wharf

Cromford Canal towpath

Midland Railway Workshops at Derwent Valley Mills

Leawood Pumphouse

Cromford Canal

Cromford Mill

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