Last updated 17.5.2009
| Date | 26 May 2009 |
| Walk Info | The route will take us over the Heights of Abraham and then descend via Bonsall to cross to the High Peak Trail. We descend to the canal and stroll on the level back to our starting point. |
| Distance | 13.2 km |
| Ascents | About 485m total |
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Leader (long walk) |
Gordon Murray..........[01 509 842 508] --and-- [07 752 650 486] |
| Walk Info (short walk) |
Heading along valley path by the Via Gellia to repeat the infamous "Lost Ladies" climb. Then across high ground near Middleton to reach the High Peak Trail. Descend to High Peak Junction and return along the canalside. |
| Distance | 10.2 km |
| Ascents | 290 m |
|
Leader (short walk) |
Tony Collins..........[01 509 214 691] --and-- [07 930 966 724] |
| Start | At Cromford Wharf, where there are toilets, a cafe and another car park. [Pay & display] However, you may wish to leave your car at the Craft Centre (shown on the map below). |
| Grid Refs | SK 298 570 and SK 300 570 |
| Travel | Google Maps time from Loughborough 54min for 44 miles
Assuming that you are heading north along the A6, turn right at the traffic lights as you approach Matlock Bath. There is a short narrow section past the Visitors(or Craft) Centre and then the car park is on your left. We will start from Cromford Wharf - across the road. |
 Try clicking on the signpost to get a map. Then zoom out for a suitable route-plan map |
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| Extra Info | The cafe at Cromford Wharf is pleasant. If the day is very hot, you may prefer ices or machine tea at High Peak Junction. |
| Toilets at start? | Yes - see note above |