hbbd```b``"Sj* View from the top of Sheep Pasture Incline (Image: sally mosley). contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. Head up past the Boat Inn to walk along the promenade past the famous Scarthin Bookshop, said to contain 100,000 books! Bear left for a few yards and then turn right across a deep ditch. Follow the path across Pass through a stile by the side of a bridle gate and follow a grassy track leading you back to Middleton Top. Pass through the clay pigeon shooting ground. Follow the road to a junction and turn right. You will pass Hill Farm on your right and find yourself on a well-maintained gravel drive. Join or log in above if you are already a member. : Good, We started out well on this walk, but we did think we had to walk all the way through the woods before coming to a t section to go left. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please gates, no stiles or squeeze stiles, some uneven terrain on field paths, Downloads: Printable PDF of route / GPX track. The This is the turning off point for the Hopton Top circuit. Medium. Where the path divides bear right and continue, emerging onto the tarmacked top section of Intake Lane. The nearest town (Middleton-in-Teesdale) is three miles away. For an intermediate walker, this time includes small breaks. 42 0 obj
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6. Constructed in 1771 by Richard Arkwright to house his workers it is reputedly the earliest planned industrial housing in the world. The ascent back to Middleton Top is via old miners' paths through fields around Middleton-by-Wirksworth, renowned for old stone barns and attractive cottages. latter has been a tourist destination for hundreds of years as revealed by %PDF-1.5
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Art, Culture & Attractions A circular Peak District Walk that inclues a number of the highlights of the area to the west of Bakewell. Approx. Return to the Home Page Follow a distinct path down a narrow field to a stile at the bottom. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Start at: Stoney Middleton. Return to the If you need to find out more please contact 01629, If you have difficulty reading this, it can be made, available in other formats. North Street, Cromford (Image: sally mosley). Camping, Glamping & Caravanning first appears, with streets leading off the main street to houses that seem You see this window for one of these reasons : Organisation / Walking Club / Mountain guide, Starting point in Meriden (Warwickshire), Starting point in Berkswell (West Midlands), Let yourself be guided by your mobile phone thanks to GPS tracking, detailed maps and complete descriptions. 4. This is not the case you have to go through the quarry now. Clarity of route map : 4.33/5 Do not take the path through Middleton Sports Field, but cross a miles with a possible extension at Black Rocks. Bars & Restaurants Peak District Shop), Photography & Content: Villager Jim | Phil Sproson Photography | Peaklass | Design Fern Creative,
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Cafs THE DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE AND (Tel. Return to the is open at weekends during the winter and then daily from14 April to 16 Staffordshire Peak District 5. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Notice the stone cottage immediately on the left is built on top of an outcrop of solid rock. Cycles can be, hired from Middleton Top. stopped due to the highly toxic nature of lead. Some of the Bed and Breakfast OL2 Yorkshire Dales - Southern and Western. 15.7 km. Clarity of route description There is a car park, toilets, cycle hire centre, engine house and picnic site. Thanks for commenting and making helpful suggestions. Open daily all year. After a narrow gated stile and part-cobbled path go past cottages and barn conversions. ?==M6ZiYOjW^Y{{jrnQ]NLU.B@Ej)oxfJ5iZ Carsington Water Tea Rooms Terrain: You can find them on the Market Place at postcode DE4 4ET for your sat navs. *** The shop is well worth Millenieum Wall - National Stone Centre loop from Middleton. (D/A) From The Green Man pub car park, turn left (West) and walk down the slight hill. 246ft - Junction5 : mi3.04 - alt. It provides Do not cross the brook on the wide vehicle bridge. far as Black Harry Gate and back. Walk interest some of the graffiti chiselled into the rock. Four circuit walks from Middleton Top High Peak Trail Four circuit walks from Middleton Top 2 Distance: 1.5 miles (2.5kms). 01629 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. Pleasant mainly flat circular walk starting and ending at a pub. 5. Courtyard. Perfect Peak District Weddings and Celebrations, List Your Experience Look out for the brown tourist signs. Time: 1 hour. 15. Be prepared for stupendous views along the way! ***PLEASE NOTE: Permission is required to walk the ten metres or so from the right of way to the gate leading on to access land at Mill House. Clarity of route description Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure Map No.24 is recommended to enhance your walk. Don't go straight on. This is a circular walk, with some steep climbs, which starts in the small town of Wirksworth. Middleton Top is the last surviving complete winding engine house on the former Cromford & High Peak Railway Line which opened in the early 1830s. Middleton Top (Tel. There's a mud kitchen for children, signposts to a variety of short and longer walks, extensive maps of the area and a caf. The return journey to Middleton takes you through an area where lead mining 2. This lovely circular walk takes you into a hidden, secret valley, Coombs Dale, one of the lesser known Peak District dales, and a place where youre almost guaranteed peace and quiet. Last update : 05/04/22 . The 360 view offered by Harboro' Rocks over Carsington Water reservoir is incredible. 56 0 obj
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When you get to 23 (Grid ref:276547) the instructions tell you that the proper path is straight on and not through the quarry. Follow this obvious path through a gate. Food kiosks at Middleton Top and Black Rocks (seasonal opening hours apply). There is free public car parking at the start of the walk. Go through a small stone stile and turn immediately right onto a grassy path. Trace the twisting path of the River Derwent through Matlock Bath flowing far below through a deep tree-lined gorge. Middleton Top Visitor Centre - Harboro' Rocks loop from Steeple Grange. From left: View from the High Peak Trail. WHAT ELSE: Middleton Wood is known locally as Bluebell Woods due to the abundance of the blue bloomers in spring. Follow the trail for about one and a half miles, crossing the This www.derbyshire.gov.uk August 2013. The GPS track and description are the property of the author. The site includes the Middleton Top Engine House which you can visit on certain weekends throughout the year. the opposite side of the valley are the Hopton Works, of Ryder Point Processing. garden and a secure lock up for cycles. A waymarking post will soon come into view in. hUn7>&e `;V$ Intermediate. track that soon widens out and bends to the right. Take the footpath for Cromford and go through the arched bridge beneath the trail. List Your Accommodation Turn right. Soon you will see a brook on your left. At Middleton Top you will find an excellent visitor centre with a number of good walking trails to try. Continue along the tarmac access road for a few yards and carry The start is outside the Council House in Victoria Square. 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. From the rear of the Visitor Centre, cross the trail to the Middleton Moor finger post. without Walk interest Cromford to Middleton Circular Walk. Wirksworth to Cromford road and another minor road before leaving at the top 4. Follow this well-made trail for approx. Lead had a, variety of uses from pipes to pigments in paint, and, was used in cosmetics. the heritage of the area and the industrial landscape. Again, there are wonderful views to your left and ahead. One nice idea is to stroll down into Wirksworth and enjoy some refreshments at The Blacks Head. steep climb onto Middleton Moor is followed by an easy descent of the High HWM+hE"`Am87'9L 9}Wd6b03|dh.VU1ptR&M7)^jJ#$|jkHkTw:NQK!Q[xxkW3B?pgTOOzds %I)h2t_6($qD5J+"HK07%
. within 20 yards right into the main street and the start of the walk. Date of Walk: 8 March 2017. (5) At the top of the hill you come to a T junction. Designed and produced by Derbyshire County Council, County Hall. 1. Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AG. 14. Follow the footpath across fields and a further section of walled path to emerge at Middleton-by-Wirksworth opposite King Street. Overall, an easy-going route which is suitable to most abilities, so a . Look out for a variety of wildflowers, including rare lizard orchids, as well as endangered butterflies. This stroll explores the modern face of the City of Birmingham with a peep into its past. left, ignoring paths off to the right. Walker. Proceed down the incline following the old track bed. 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. Use gates and stiles to cross fences and walls. For full opening details please ring or visit How to Find Middleton Top Middleton Top is easily accessed from the B5035 between Wirksworth and Ashbourne. 10.4 km. 9. Mountain Biking Collection by .css-15tc4lh{margin-right:0.3em;vertical-align:middle;}.css-1wi8bdd{border-radius:100%;display:inline-block;height:16px;overflow:hidden;width:16px;background-image:url(https://d2exd72xrrp1s7.cloudfront.net/www/2y/2ybguf62finf10zpa1jz1g3ia6ae4x7f153727-full/0?width=32&height=32&crop=true&q=70);-webkit-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:rgb(240,240,240);margin-right:0.3em;vertical-align:middle;}komoot. 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. Global average : 4.33/5 Steeple Grange Light Railway a kissing gate stile, from where Middleton can be seen in the distance. It still contains an original pair of beam engines, built by the Butterley Company in 1829, together with boilers and chimney. The centre l6 HAjc*1Glb]/#dMng/1\@7+S|Q:.iF"ojOQ`L0X0ZWO-~HgWa?.pqr!_Rf0(TPf-C0h9!-- 5Cb#p ^r=>V]k@[YVP&*PbkC`r@-[_A XZ5.*T+X${_[Y Q$5b5&s,^%J8T^%p8V _CSkk>\I\;k$kKu{$qC> J`J.v S
village full of character, once a lead-mining stronghold which turned to Cross a small bridge here and keep the brook to your right. When it flattens out you will pass Derbyshire Eco Centre on the left and the National Stone Centre to your right, followed soon after by the entrance to Steeple Grange Light Railway. Upper part A there-and-back wheelchair-accessible Discover Southern Dales Pass either side of a full-width metal vehicle gate and continue straight on. The shared walking and cycle path follows a disused railway line from Cromford to Dowlow. . A footpath then turns south east to take you through Griffe Grange before passing the quarries on Middleton Moor. 117 0 obj
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Great circular with some varied terrain - a mixture of fields, woodland and views - and signposted all the way. Walk down the road towards Cromford for a few yards, before crossing Spot distinctive landmarks such as Willersley Castle and the Prospect Tower atop the Heights of Abraham with its unique cable car access. Initially, follow the right-hand edge of the field and then cross the field towards a stile that can just be made out in the distance. Built in 1829 it was used to haul wagons up the Middleton incline and has been recently restored. 9. 8. during March 2005. Lo0L9&u\4*"rrf H0pn@6?K/cORQ"5eDvNwjR Turn right just after that marker post to follow the brook. 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. Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places. ]uU~u{=fsffbegV5++fnggg;{{O}8pA. The Fields where livestock graze. Drop down to the, This is the turning off point for the Hopton Top, circuit. They have a good menu and a lovely sun trap garden area for warmer days. 13. : 11/07/20 An easy-going route which is suitable to most abilities, so a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors. Carry on straight ahead, as, Carsington Water comes into view, until you reach, the High Peak Trail at Hopton Cottage. Walks Pete Best Peak District Holiday Cottages Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. Emerging onto the start of the A5012, better known as the Via Gellia, turn right and head uphill past Walkers Garage toward Chapel Hill and then turn left to cross a wooden bridge over Bonsall Brook cascading down as a waterfall from the mill pond.
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