Whatstandwell to Black Rocks (circular)

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Overview

Along the Cromford canal to cross the A6 then heading up to climb through Birch wood and onto Black Rocks area where we will have lunch.

After lunch stop, head down hill to High Peak junction ( another toilet stop) then back along Cromford canal to Whatstandwell.

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 13.2km / 8.2mi
Ascent:: 363m / 1191ft
Type:: circular

Could be muddy in parts but mainly on paths.

Toilets at Black Rocks car park at lunchtime, kiosk closed for the winter.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 33099 54601
Nearest postcode:: DE4 5HG
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Meet and park at Whatstandwell train station car park (£2.50 for the day). There is also limited free parking on the wharf and we will walk past the wharf around 10.30 am.

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