Day Sunday
Date 14/01/2024
Start Time 10:00 am
Walk Name Matlock South along the Derwent valley
Description This is a wander along the Derwent valley south from Matlock taking in
High Tor, Matlock Bath, Cromford, High Peak Trial, High Peak Junction
and the Cromford Canal then back thorough Matlock Bath. The route
crisscrosses the valley so there are numerous ascents and descents,
these can be steep but short – apart from the descent from Black
Rocks to High Peak Junction which is long but steady. Most of the
route is on well surfaced paths and tarmac but there are a couple of
sections through woodland which can be muddy and slippery,
particularly the descent into Cromford. The route round High Tor has
some exposure but there is an alternative route if required. I have
graded this as a 3 due to the steepness of some of these
ascents/descents and the exposure on High Tor.
Walk Leader Julian Tatham
Notify Please text 07748 768 416 by 8pm the day before to sign up
Start Point Hall Leys Park Bandstand
Start Point Details Hall Leys Park is the large park adjacent to the A615 and the football ground. The bandstand is in the middle of the park in front of the Café in the Park. There are public long stay pay and display car parks in the town at the station and on Matlock Bank, cost is £6 for all day. I usually road park higher up Matlock Bank or on the adjacent roads where there are no restrictions.
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Grid Reference SK 2998 6008 - nearest postcode: DE4 3AR
Grade B3
Distance 9.5 miles
Additional Information Please sign up early, this will help if details change at short notice and you can be notified asap
Please wear suitable clothing & footwear for this time of year.
Bring refreshments & a packed lunch.
Dogs on short leads please.

The toilets in the Hall Leys Park appear to be closed in January (there
are toilets at the bus station) but there are toilets at Black Rock car
park, High Peak Junction and Cromford Wharf which should be open
from what I can see.

Dog Friendly yes
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