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Middleton Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Wirksworth

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Middleton Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Wirksworth

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Middleton Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Wirksworth

00:43

6.12km

170m

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 7, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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661 m

Middleton Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Middleton Incline is a former railway incline in Middleton, Derbyshire once part of the Cromford and High Peak Railway. The incline was one of six gradients along the entire line …

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1.60 km

Middleton Top Engine House

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Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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2.01 km

View of Middleton Top Countryside

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If you're visiting Middleton Top and want to extend your walk, this charming lane offers fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. You can easily adjust the route to create either a shorter or longer loop depending on your preference.

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4.39 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4.43 km

Middleton Top Engine House and Visitor Centre

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The Cromford and High Peak Railway was one of the world's first, transporting minerals and goods from the Cromford Canal to the Peak Forest Canal.

The terrain and gradients it …

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4.48 km

Middleton Incline

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

This is the second Incline on the High Peak Trail. 1:9 gradient

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6.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.03 km

2.74 km

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

1.50 km

1.36 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Middleton Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Wirksworth

Middleton Incline

Middleton Top Engine House

View of Middleton Top Countryside

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

Middleton Top Engine House and Visitor Centre

Middleton Incline

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