High Peak Junction - Ramblers

Rotherham Metro District Group

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Overview

High Peak Junction, Ambergate and Crich

There is 1900ft of ascent, but there is an option at Ambergate ( about halfway) to walk 4 miles back along the Cromford Canal to avoid half the ascent ( although only marginal shorter.

Saturday, 30 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 31400 56001
Nearest postcode:: DE4 5HN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

There is restricted parking at High Peak Junction CP Lea Road, Matlock (fee). Alternatively there is free parking on Lea Road towards Holloway beyond the bus stop.

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unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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exclusive discounts from our partners
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