Skirting Matlock Bath - Up Hill and Down Dale

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Lowland and Hill Walks
Oct 20
2024

11 people attending

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£12.50
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Distance about 11 km (7 miles). Total ascent 504 m (1653 feet). Approximately 5 hours. Some paths are uneven and may be boggy in wet conditions.

This walk avoids the traffic noise and hubbub of Matlock Bath by going around the busy centre, with great views over the valley and through ancient woodlands. It is a hilly walk and will feel further than 11 km (7 miles).

We begin at Cromford Mills and head past Cromford rail station, up to the high point of Bilberry Knoll, Hearthstone and Riber then past Riber Castle with a great view of Matlock.

We head through Starkholmes to view the gorge of Matlock Bath from High Tor and Giddy Edge then descend for lunch at Pic Tor near the River Derwent. 

After lunch, we ascend up to Shining Cliff, through woodland at Long Tor, then under the cable car going up to the Heights of Abraham.

We walk through Upperwood and more woodland until we reach Cromford where we stop for a drink at The Boat Inn.

We cross over the A6 road to ascend Scathin Rock to view Willersley Castle with an option to visit Cromford Mills at the end of the walk.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome. Owners must be responsible and ensure dogs are kept under control at all times.

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All images taken by the event leader with permission for ODL use.

Upperwood Matlock Bath
Bilberry Knoll
Riber Castle from Hearthstone
Matlock from Riber
Riber Castle from Shining Cliff
Long Tor Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath Pavillion
St Marys Church Cromford
Cromford Mills from Scathin Rock
Willersley Castle from Scathin Rock
Upperwood Matlock Bath
Bilberry Knoll
Riber Castle from Hearthstone
Matlock from Riber
Riber Castle from Shining Cliff
Long Tor Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath Pavillion
St Marys Church Cromford
Cromford Mills from Scathin Rock
Willersley Castle from Scathin Rock