12. C&HPR: Buxton to Whaley Bridge
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Walk description…
Length: 9.4mls
Av. time: 4hrs
Ascent: 1158ft
Start: Buxton Railway Station
This walk follows – as far as possible – the route of the Cromford & High Peak Railway from Burbage, on the outskirts of Buxton, to its end point at the canal basin in Whaley Bridge.
I’ve used Buxton Station as the start point, as the easiest return is to take the regular 20 minute train journey from Whaley Bridge Station.
I’ve had to alter the route slightly as landowners recently closed off access along the first section of the track – between 3 and 7 on the map (see orange dashes). But we’re applying to have it recognised as a public right of way, so hopefully this will change in the future.
There’s lots of information about the railway on this website. It opened in 1830 and connected important canals in Cromford and Whaley Bridge.
Route photos…
The first six stages of the route. Click any to enlarge and scroll through.