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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Cromford

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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Cromford

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4.8

(10)

192

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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Cromford

03:10

34.8km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: June 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Derwent Valley Mills WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.54 km

Ruins

3.85 km

Steep Climb to Middleton Top

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Estimated 15% on loose ground - push through until you reach the top

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5.65 km

High Peak Trail

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Great route for traffic-free cycling, the High Peak trail is a gravel track which follows the course of an old railway. This railway was owned by a canal company, so …

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6.65 km

View of Carsington from the High Peak Trail

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Hopton Incline extremely steep

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19.8 km

Chapel Plantation

Forest

20.7 km

View of railway embankment

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Great views of the old railway viaduct curving round over valley. The trail goes up this old railway

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24.0 km

High Peak Trail

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This trail offers some stunning scenery and the surface is perfect for cycling

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24.6 km

View of the Countryside from the High Peak Trail

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Stunning views over the surrounding countryside from the High Peak Trail

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27.1 km

View of Harboro Rocks

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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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30.5 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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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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34.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

8.01 km

7.58 km

363 m

348 m

289 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

6.59 km

2.70 km

1.63 km

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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High Peak Trail – View of Harboro Rocks loop from Cromford

Steep Climb to Middleton Top

High Peak Trail

View of Carsington from the High Peak Trail

View of railway embankment

High Peak Trail

View of the Countryside from the High Peak Trail

View of Harboro Rocks

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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