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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Grade B walk 11.5 miles 

 The walk starts out as a leisurely stroll along the canalside but at the High Peak Junction soon ascends to Black Rocks where spectacular views will be had if the weather is kind. From there we make our way to the National Stone Centre where the cafe will be open for a coffee stop and toilets will be available. From there we climb the 1 in 8 Sheep Pasture incline of this 3/4 mile section of the High Peak Railway admiring the old Incline workings along the way. We then head south across farmland to Carsington Water and shortly after stop for lunch. We then head Westward to Wirksworth where a quirky little church awaits. From here we take in Bolehill before heading back to Cromford. If time allows at the end of the walk the world's first successful water powered cotton spinning mill built by Sir Richard Arkwright in 1771 is just across the road from the car park.

No Dogs please as we will crossing farmland with livestock.

Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 30032 57035
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3RQ
what3words:
novels.crowns.consoles
Start time:
10:00 am

Use post code DE4 3RQ to get you to Mill Road. The Pay and Display Car park is £7.00all day. CASH or use a parking App

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking