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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Belper

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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Belper

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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Belper

03:03

48.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.2 km

High Peak Junction

Highlight • Historical Site

High Peak Junction was where the Old Comford and High Peak railway met the Cromford Canal. It is now a great spot to take a break with a shop that sells hot drinks and snacks.

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13.6 km

Cromford Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Cromford Mill was the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill. It was built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.

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21.7 km

Crich Tramway Village – National Tramway Museum

Highlight • Monument

If you have never been it is a must for anyone. The Village is amazing from the fully working trams to the food and drink. check out the link below.

tramway.co.uk

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22.9 km

Lea Moor Road to Plaistow Green

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great fun fast but steady downhill section (going towards Crich), plenty of view round corners to check traffic. There’s some uneven road surfaces with little dips to watch out for though

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33.6 km

FIG Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Shop is now renamed as FIG Coffee Shop (early 2023)

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34.1 km

Matlock Bath

Highlight • Gorge

Lovely colorful cafe in Matlock Bath on the edge of the Peak District. Perfect for all kinds of cyclists and walkers. There is plenty of space outside to leave bikes …

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45.1 km

Dunge Wood

Forest

48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

13.3 km

929 m

330 m

245 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

4.27 km

582 m

315 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

23°C

15°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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High Peak Junction – Matlock Bath loop from Belper

High Peak Junction

Cromford Mill

Crich Tramway Village – National Tramway Museum

Lea Moor Road to Plaistow Green

FIG Coffee Shop

Matlock Bath

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