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Overview

Matlock - Upperwood - Cromford - Intake Lane - Watergate Farm - Whatstandwell - Cromford Canal - Lea Bridge (BOP for Cromford) - Riber - Matlock

We will be walking on very varied surfaces including footpaths through woods and fields which could be wet, muddy and slippery. Please note there are a number of ascents/descents on the route including one literally straight from the start and another coming late in the day, up to and down from Riber.

This walk is at the upper end of the moderate grading.

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
9:55 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19km / 11.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Catch 8.39am X17 bus from Sheffield Interchange - Leader will pick bus up at Meadowhead.

There are several pay and display car parks at Matlock for car users.

No public toilets on route once we leave Matlock until the very end.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 29986 60156
Nearest postcode:
DE4 3AW
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Start time:
9:55 am

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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