Browse all of the details of each route below and explore more of the nature around Middleton. All details on this There's also a fine 17th century inn with oak beams from the ships of the Spanish Armada. 3. 1. 1. . Medium. Difficulty: Easy. Youth Hostels (YHA), Offers, Deals & Last Minute Breaks The centre The centuries-old, thin strip fields hereabouts are interspersed with fabulous old field barns. 14. is open at weekends during the winter and then daily from14 April to 16 top of the dale, providing wonderful views across the surrounding landscape. A rugged High Peak Junction Up the hill through the woods loop from Recreation Ground Halt, Sheep Pasture Engine House National Stone Centre loop from Steeple Grange, Black Rocks Sheep Pasture Engine House loop from Steeple Grange, Stoney Wood Stardisc Black Rocks loop from Wirksworth, Up the hill through the woods High Peak Junction loop from Steeple Grange, National Stone Centre Sheep Pasture Engine House loop from Wirksworth, Black Rocks Sheep Pasture Engine House loop from Recreation Ground Halt, Steeplehouse Station Black Rocks loop from Recreation Ground Halt, Middleton Top Visitor Centre Harboro' Rocks loop from Steeple Grange, National Stone Centre Middleton Top Visitor Centre loop from Ravenstor, Stoney Wood Stardisc Middleton Top Visitor Centre loop from Wirksworth, High Peak Junction Black Rocks loop from Steeple Grange, Black Rocks Sheep Pasture Engine House loop from Wirksworth, Stoney Wood Stardisc The Kings Chair loop from Wirksworth, Sheep Pasture Engine House Black Rocks loop from Steeple Grange, Harboro' Rocks Middleton Top Visitor Centre loop from Steeple Grange, Harboro' Rocks Middleton Top Visitor Centre loop from Recreation Ground Halt, Stoney Wood Stardisc High Peak Junction loop from Wirksworth, High Tor High Peak Junction loop from Steeple Grange, Black Rocks Up the hill through the woods loop from Recreation Ground Halt. Pick up one, This Scheduled Ancient Monument contains a, superb pair of beam engines. Coalpit Bridge - All Saints' Church, Youlgreave loop from Alport. 10.4 km. The reigning premier Panthers and winless Wests Tigers are a total mis-match on paper but both head to Bathurst in Round 9 reeling from heart-breaking losses last week. Open daily. 9. I hope it will be better now. But here at Bowlees we find a large car park, toilets, picnic area, and interpretation centre. Upper part You may find a couple of areas of the walk a little overgrown in the summer months, but still passable providing trousers are worn. is ample on site pay and display parking. Don't go straight on. Around the High Peak Trail From left: The Portway, Harboro' Rocks and a 'kneetrapper' type stile. 10. Catering 4. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Follow the road to a junction and turn right. Ordnance Survey Map. The return journey to Middleton takes you through an area where lead mining Head from the car park to the engine house with its distinctive tall chimney for your first offering of far-reaching views. Rgds/Pete, Date of walk 259ft - Concrete bridgeA : mi3.65 - alt. This section will take past Eniscloud Farm to Harboro Rocks. history. 7. Here you will find striking gritstone outcrop surrounded by the woodland of Cromford Moor. The path follows the perimeter of Dene Quarry. A there-and-back wheelchair-accessible Ryder Point bridge carries the trail over the road. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. front. Easy. Enjoy your hikes, Global average : OL2 Yorkshire Dales - Southern and Western. stile in the left hand corner. For more walking ideas in the area see the Peak District Walks page. Be prepared for stupendous views along the way! Purchased in 2007 this 400 acre site is now home to a huge selection of unique birds including grey herons, kingfishers, lapwings and much more. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Minninglow Circular Let's Go Peak District; A 70 Mile Waymarked Route for Riders, Cyclists and Walkers Nr; . Calf Top. notification. Clarity of route map Robin Hood's Stride - Nine Stones Close stone circle loop from Youlgreave. 7.49 mi +577 ft -607 ft 3h55 Moderate. Approx. that leads into and across a field to a stile, then cross a track and a From this elevated vantage point, enjoy far-reaching views toward Riber Castle, Holloway and Black Rocks, which now looks like a little jumble of stones surrounded by Bonsai trees. An easy-going route which is suitable to most abilities, so a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors. Keep to the left of the garden and the building and exit through some metal gates onto Green Lane. Peak District Calendar of Events, Bakewell | Chatsworth House | Gullivers World | Haddon Hall, List Your Eatery Tees Circular. (2) Turn right (South- East) and go through a large gap in the wooden fencing. They have a good menu and a lovely sun trap garden area for warmer days. Turn right to follow a path around the back of further millworkers' cottages and their pretty gardens leading you to Cromford School, which dates back to 1794. Toilets: Middleton Top car park and Black Rocks car park, Walk highlight: Wandering around and about Cromford. Browse all of the details of each route below and explore more of the nature around Wirksworth. The circular Brassington Walk starts from the nearby village and visits the site before heading to Carsington Water. There is, no danger however, as there are massive pillars of, the rock left to support the ground you are walking, from this quarry was taken away for many years by, the Cromford and High Peak Railway (now the High, Turn left along the track and on until you. at convenient points on the High Peak Trail. There is a beer 7. (Tel. Park by the side of the road opposite the Lovers Leap Cafe and walk follow the road into the village, towards Calver. Peak District Dog Friendly Go left up the track to the top of the rise. It ran from, Brough on Noe in the north to Little Chester, near, limestone White Peak area ahead and the top of, Enjoy the countryside and respect its life. 13. There is an, Situated within the Derwent Valley World Heritage, Site at the junction of the Cromford Canal with the, High Peak Trail, you can visit these former railway, workshops or explore further using another set of four, circuit walks that start here. endstream endobj startxref path now leads you back the way you came in, but follows the track along the Four circuit walks from Middleton Top. There are two waymarked trails around Black Rocks that start at the gate Discover Derby Supplement, published by the Derby Evening Telegraph Steeple Grange Light Railway This lovely circular walk takes you into a hidden, secret valley, Coombs Dale, a place where you're almost guaranteed peace and quiet. My wife and I did this walk on 09/04/07 and there is a slight change to be made to the directions. %PDF-1.5 % At Middleton Top you will find an excellent visitor centre with a number of good walking trails to try. It is bigger than it Outside the visitor centre, the Cross the stile to Middleton Lane. Black Harry was a notorious highwayman who attacked and robbed travellers in the early 18th Century on the old packhorse routes between Tideswell and Bakewell. Cross the overgrown grassy field keeping straight ahead of you. Clarity of route description Return to the Cromford to Middleton Circular Walk. On exiting the woods the path crosses a field. light refreshments available, picnic lawn outside and picnic tables located It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognised for its nationally important wildlife habits. This circular walk will introduce you to some of the special . Constructed in 1771 by Richard Arkwright to house his workers it is reputedly the earliest planned industrial housing in the world. Hotels Middleton Top 13. Close proximity to quarry workings (fenced off) and deep water by the mill pond. Signed up To help you find the best hikes and walks around Wirksworth, we've reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. This walk in Birmingham takes you through some modern redevelopment that is based around Birmingham's heritage before continuing to visit an area that has much heritage on offer but is still in use for its original purpose. This path eventually rejoins the bridleway that you started on. To return to Middleton Top, turn left through the, farmyard, follow the lane to where it is crossed by the, High Peak Trail and turn left along the trail to your. Middleton Top Visitor Centre - Harboro' Rocks loop from Steeple Grange. Follow a distinct path down a narrow field to a stile at the bottom. 01:26. This is the walk 11 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way. Carsington Water Tea Rooms Car park: Park on the High St or in the pub car park. Meals served at If you are continuing, at the crossroads turn left through a metal gate. First off, great walk many thanks. Technical sheet No. 246ft - Junction5 : mi3.04 - alt. Contents Page. Peak Trail. You need to log in as a member of Walkingworld to access the details for this walk. (Tel. Use gates and stiles to cross fences and walls. Follow this well-made trail for approx. Black Rocks - Up the hill through the woods loop from Recreation Ground Halt. A circular walk along Birmingham canals, between old and new buildings. 2. To return to Middleton Top, turn left before, the gate, onto the bridleway and follow the wall, until you meet a track. For full opening details please ring or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk August 2013. Go straight across to find the slightly hidden path that runs to the right of the house in front of you along the field edge. 12. Open all year 7.73 km. Turn left on Raines Lane and follow the track via a, series of stiles beside gates and be ready to leave it, as you approach a solitary hawthorn tree. Turn left, stonework on the arch and embankment is well, Portway (locally called the Chariot Way). Rgds/Pete, Hi, 10. 01629 822420) walkers and cyclists are very welcome at this popular Refreshments: Pubs, tearoom and village store in Cromford. This is a circular walk, with some steep climbs, which starts in the small town of Wirksworth. The hedge will be on your right. left, ignoring paths off to the right. After a narrow gated stile and part-cobbled path go past cottages and barn conversions. Pass either side of a full-width metal vehicle gate and continue straight on. to raise and lower waggons up the incline. Best Peak District Pubs The shared walking and cycle path follows a disused railway line from Cromford to Dowlow. After the last of the houses to your left this will soon become a deep dark holloway passing Rose End Meadows Nature Reserve. Having taken an in-form Sea . of: What's New, Local traditions include Well Dressing, the ancient ceremony of 'Church Clypping . Pub Accommodation and country lanes, Accessibility: Easy Follow the brook and the earth bank that is on the other side of the brook until the bank runs out and the brook turns left. There is a car park, toilets, cycle hire centre, engine house and picnic Thank you Jenni n Chris. This is a walk of 4.75 miles. Discover Southern Dales The walk climbs up one side of the valley to Bolehill, across to the other side via the High Peak Trail to Middleton Top, around a quarry and back down into Wirksworth.The walk will take at least three hours, but if you decide to take in the views, deviate by following another walk stated on the information board in the Black Rocks Country Park by the High Peak Trail, have a ride on the Steeple Grange Light Railway or visit the Stone Exhibition on your way to Middleton Top, then I would advise you to purchase a pay and display ticket in the car park at Wirksworth for the day. Turn left (North) up Wishaw Lane. 2023GPS Cycle and Walking Routes | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Which GPS. ]uU~u{=fsffbegV5++fnggg;{{O}8pA. Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk. 331ft - Middleton Lane3 : mi2.06 - alt. Records show that in winter they worked mainly below ground but during the summer months they were busy farming the land, harvesting hay and so on. 5 / 5, Date of walk Terrain: 10+ stiles and gates. Emerging onto Cromford Hill, turn right and walk down to No. pub within easy reach of the High Peak Trail. Description: Beginning and ending on a high, this fabulous walk initially descends to Cromford, following a section of the High Peak Trail, then traces an exploratory route of paths and alleyways into the heart of this historic village. Pass through a small belt of woodland and head across a field often electric fenced off and containing horses. 56 0 obj <>stream 6. I modified the description following your instructions. Cafe, Gift Shop, Great Views, Industrial Archaeology, Pub, Toilets, Woodland. Soon you will see a brook on your left. Go left up the track to the top of the rise. A short riverside walk . Once clear of the shooting ground continue straight on towards some woods in the distance. Thanks to Sam Roebuck for updating this walk April 2008. There is a car park, toilets, cycle hire centre, engine house and picnic site. At a T junction go left, then right in about 50 yards past an old England - Central England - Derbyshire - Peak District. endstream endobj 51 0 obj <>/OCProperties<>/OCGs[86 0 R 87 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R]>>/Pages 48 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 52 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0.0 0.0 841.8898 1190.5512]/Parent 48 0 R/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0775909 839.327 594.458]/Type/Page>> endobj 53 0 obj <>stream Hotel Dining turn left along the road for 20 yards before crossing a grassy area to a Pet Friendly Accommodation Cafs Board. Are you sure you wish to delete this comment? Pass this and head straight on down the hill, Bradwell lead mine shaft, now capped). The 360 view offered by Harboro' Rocks over Carsington Water reservoir is incredible. Incline on the High Peak Trail (Image: sally mosley). miles with a possible extension at Black Rocks. Join or log in above if you are already a member. I've walked this section again and improved the description so that hopefully it is clearer now. some of the graffiti chiselled into the rock. Looking across the mill pond at Scarthin (Image: sally mosley). 4. wrote: From the height it is very beautiful. Copyright 1999, 2023 Walkingworld Ltd. All rights reserved | Credits. from the car park, which you can easily follow if you have time. National Stone Centre - Middleton Top Visitor Centre loop from Ravenstor. From left: View from the High Peak Trail. beyond, down through pretty woodland. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 04:24. Middleton-in-Teesdale Tropical North Pennines The rocks that make up most of the North Pennines are . Near the engine house at the top of Sheep Pasture Incline there are seats and picnic benches placed to allow visitors to admire the wondrous views over Cromford. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Once over this stile, continue straight ahead, beside a wire fence which forms the boundary with, Behind you are impressive views southwards, hollow caused when part of the roof of Middleton, Limestone Mine collapsed several years ago. THE PEAK DISTRICT GUIDE. A lot of this woodland is roped off and not accessible. to hide away in nooks and crannies on the steeply rising hillside. Our Blog From the rear of the Visitor Centre, cross the trail to the Middleton Moor finger post. heading down on field paths, passing the farm buildings on your left. Number of opinions : 3 The dry stone wall ends and you again follow the line of a fence to your right. Pick up the tarmac path and follow until you have passed underneath the electricity lines. Look down to see how water flowing down from Cromford Sough to power Arkwright's first cotton spinning mill could be diverted if necessary to the mill pond at Scarthin. the opposite side of the valley are the Hopton Works, of Ryder Point Processing. (South -East) and opposite the hay barn turn left (East) through a gap in the hedge onto the Belfry Golf Course. 0 Expert. 01629 540363) there is a restaurant and tea rooms on the first floor 01629 There are no stiles or squeeze stiles. Just carry on straight in front of you (South-East) to a substantial metal bridge across Langley Brook. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 02:09. For information please, You can find out the most suitable bus and rail. visitor centre tells the story of the Cromford and High Peak Railway and (4) You are now at the junction of Wishaw Lane and Brick Kiln Lane. REFRESHMENTS: We tried the nearby Black Horse in Askwith which was busy and served up fair pub grub. 02:57. Easily accessed from Middleton Top, the High Peak, Trail is just off the B5035 between Wirksworth and, Ashbourne. 14. Descend part of the way down the incline until you come to a sign - 'Longway Bank & Cromford'. once flourished and past a nature reserve. 2. Spot distinctive landmarks such as Willersley Castle and the Prospect Tower atop the Heights of Abraham with its unique cable car access. Derbyshire Peak District A hugely enjoyable circular walk on to Calf Top, the highest point of Middleton Fell, slightly soured by access issues at Mill House. on your right. Up the hill through the woods - Stoney Wood Stardisc loop from Middleton. 5023 that links Wirksworth and the A5012, which runs from Cromford to Time: 1 hour. Go up the steps, through a gate and turn right through the kissing. cMt%+u Go Browse all of the details of each route below and explore more of the nature around Stoney Middleton. The Engine House contains a beam engine once used Notice the contrasting landscapes on either side in an area of renowned industrial heritage. Peak District Weather Webcams, Best Peak District Experiences Built in 1829 and, driven by steam, the winding engine raised and, lowered waggons on the Middleton Incline of the, The Engine House is open some weekends during, the summer months. View of Willersley Castle (centre) with Masson Mills to the left, View from the top of Sheep Pasture Incline. G9wAD%kJGs&_{EE[6|Al,;9ZkAqSiX/S www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk This is the turning off point for the Hopton Top circuit. Splendid views and fascinating places to visit, this walk reveals much of Courtyard. Clarity of route map : 4.33/5 time needed: 2 hrs 30 mins. "Circuit Walks around Wirksworth" discs. 5. Look for the brown tourist signs. Art, Culture & Attractions The route then turns south to return you to the visitor centre and the finish point of the walk.Another good walk to try from the centre is the hike to the Cromford Black Rocks. Intermediate. Then go through a narrow squeeze stile beside a barn to your left. For Public Transport Information Phone 0161 244 1000, High Peak Local Plan - Preferred Options Contents, North Derbyshire Local Development Frameworks: High Peak and Derbyshire Dales Stage 2: Traffic Impacts of Proposed Development, High Peak and Tissington Trails Were Formerly Cycles, High Peak Winter Hike Map the High Peak Trail Takes the Line of the Former Cromford and High Peak Railway Between Parsley Hey and Cromford, High Peak Open Space Study September 2017, Countryside Destination and Events Brochure 2021, Proposals for Linking Buxton to the Existing High Peak and Tissington Trails Buxton Station to Buxton Country Park Section, Derbyshire Dales and High Peak Joint Core Strategy - Draft Plan.