Cromford and the High Peak Incline

Our day started with a walk along the towpath of Cromford Canal. On reaching the swing bridge, we turned onto the High Peak Incline.

A photo of TK walking along the towpath.
Walking along the towpath
A photo of a green waterside plant with large green seed pods.
Seed pods
A photo of the canal leading up to the black and white swing bridge.
The swing bridge

Near the bottom of the incline, we saw the catch pit containing the remains of a runaway wagon. After a two mile climb, we reached the top. With stunning views across Derwent Gorge, this was the perfect spot for lunch.

A photo showing a long stone tunnel.
The tunnel at the base of the incline
A photo showing an old and broken wagon in the catch pit.
The catch pit
A photo showing TK walking up the gravel path of the incline.
Walking up the incline
A photo showing the landscape of Derwent Gorge.
The view from the top
A photo showing a moth on a butterfly plant.
Wildlife

Following a boggy trek across a field (where TK discovered his first cow pat), we descended back into Cromford village.

A photo showing a field with two cows stood in the distance.
Cow pat field