Above: Following the disused railway track on the approach to Whaley Bridge (27 on map).
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Length: 9.4mls | Av. time: 4hrs
Start: Buxton Railway Station
Walk description, map & GPX | Download
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.
Getting there and back
I’ve used Buxton Station as the start point, as the easiest return is to take the regular train service from Whaley Bridge Station. But it’s easy to park closer to the start.
Route changes
I’ve also 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. But we’re applying to have it recognised as a public right of way, so hopefully this will change in the near future.
The railway
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
Stages 1-6 of the route. Click any to enlarge and scroll through.
Relive video
Click to play and use the expand option to view in full-screen. More Goyt Valley Relives.
