Cromford, Lumsdale and Riber

Rushcliffe Group

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Overview

Join me for this beautiful Derbyshire walk with lots of views. We’ll leave Cromford heading for Dethick with a climb out of the Derwent Valley giving us views back towards Cromford. We’ll then take field paths heading for Tansley and Lumbsdale. This narrow, wooded Gorge has a plethora of 17 century mills. Fed by the Bentley Brook this was an industrial area for cotton spinning and bleaching. It’s then on to Riber Castle with views over Matlock before picking up Hearthstone Lane and our return to Cromford

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.5km / 9.6mi
Ascent:: 600m / 1968ft
Type:: circular

Mostly field paths and quiet lanes plus some road walking. Toilets at the beginning of the walk.
Bring a packed lunch including plenty of drinks.

THIS WALK IS BOOKABLE

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 30064 57049
Nearest postcode:: DE4 3RP
what3words:: estimated.torched.cultivation

Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in the large public car park off Mill Lane, Cromford. Car parking charges apply. Alternatively park in the Rugby ground car park next door. This is usually slightly cheaper.

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