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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

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United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Dales
Cromford

Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

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Sheep Pasture Incline – Middleton Top Engine House loop from Birchwood Farm

01:02

9.42km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 164 m for 79 m

After 9.18 km for 79 m

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875 m

Sheep Pasture Incline

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Well done to anyone who manages to cycle up the full incline from High Peak junction to the nice seat at the top with a lovely view. The incline is …

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1.85 km

Sheep Pasture Engine House

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The Sheep Pasture incline house housed the steam beam engine which used to winch the trucks up the hill from the junction with the Cromford Canal and railway. This section …

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3.33 km

Steeplehouse Station

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Steeple House railway station was a small station on the Cromford and High Peak Railway, located on the edge of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It opened in 1855 for passengers and …

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4.65 km

Middleton Top Engine House

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Very interesting piece of railway history containing the world's oldest working
steam lift. Take the time to go a little further to theSteeple Grange Light Railway or brave the Sheep …

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4.79 km

Middleton Top Engine House and railway wagon

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Notorious for its steep gradient, Middleton Top is a super climb with majestic views at the top. Plus, there's bike hire and a small cafe here. It has also been …

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4.88 km

Middleton Incline

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This is the second Incline on the High Peak Trail. 1:9 gradient

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7.76 km

Middleton Top Viewpoint

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Middleton Top - the views across the valley are fantastic!

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9.42 km

End point

Camper Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.39 km

1.67 km

352 m

Surfaces

8.88 km

532 m

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