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Overview

Pre-booking for this walk is required. Please use the email form on the website for requests.

The Cromford Mill and Black Rocks circular walk is a scenic walking route that features beautiful
views of the woodlands and farms that make up the Derbyshire countryside, as well as the chance
to experience the industrial past of Cromford. A large part of the village infrastructure was
commissioned to provide the workers at the Cromford Mill with their daily needs, such as schools,
chapels, and shops. Along the walk, you will pass by some of these historic sites, in addition to
visiting an ashover grit outcrop known as the Black Rocks.

Friday, 26 September 2025
Start time:
1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 30047 57077
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3RQ
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Start time:
1:30 pm

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