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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Ambergate

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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Ambergate

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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Ambergate

03:05

45.3km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.71 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.74 km

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

High Peak Junction was where the Old Comford and High Peak railway met the Cromford Canal. It is now a great spot to take a break with a shop that sells hot drinks and snacks.

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10.5 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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14.4 km

Peak Rail Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Traffic free and flat route from Matlock to Rowsley following the route of the River Derwent and the Peak Railway (steam trains on occasion).
Well surfaced although can be a …

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21.4 km

White Peak Loop Boardwalk Near Rowsley

Highlight • Cycleway

They’ve done a really good job of routing the trail through this section.

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26.0 km

The Whitworth Centre and Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Historical park that also has the Terrace Cafe. Great place for a stop if riding the NCN 680 Rowsley to Matlock portion of the White Peak Loop.
More information on …

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33.9 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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41.0 km

Oxhay Wood

Forest

45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

9.60 km

8.06 km

4.20 km

901 m

516 m

210 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

8.92 km

2.93 km

132 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

20°C

13°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Ambergate

High Peak Junction

Matlock Bath

Peak Rail Cycle Path

White Peak Loop Boardwalk Near Rowsley

The Whitworth Centre and Café

Cromford Mill

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