Welcome to Cromford Canal

Cromford Canal is a historic waterway located in Derbyshire, England. It was built in the late 18th century to transport goods between the towns of Cromford and Langley Mill. The canal was designed by the famous engineer, Benjamin Outram, and was one of the first canals to be built in the country. It played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution, helping to transport goods such as coal, iron, and cotton.

The canal is approximately 14 miles long and has 14 locks. It runs through some of the most beautiful countryside in Derbyshire, including the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The canal is now a popular tourist attraction, with many visitors enjoying walks along the towpath and taking boat trips along the waterway. The canal is also home to a variety of wildlife, including kingfishers, herons, and otters.

Despite its historical significance, the Cromford Canal fell into disrepair in the 20th century and was eventually abandoned. However, in recent years, there have been efforts to restore the canal to its former glory. The Cromford Canal Trust was established in 2002 to oversee the restoration of the waterway, and significant progress has been made in recent years. Today, the canal is once again a thriving waterway, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its beauty and learn about its fascinating history.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 5.1°C

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Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lea Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Maycock	Church Street Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5JP 01629534286 School Website
Crich Carr C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Robson	Main Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5EF 01773852070 School Website
Alderwasley Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Ms Sara Forsyth	Alderwasley Belper Derbyshire DE56 2SR 01629822586 School Website
Cromford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Foster	North Street Cromford Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3RG 01629822248 School Website
Wirksworth Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Isabel Webb	Wash Green Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4FD 01629822457 School Website
Crich C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Julie Kirk	Bowns Hill Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DG 01773852165 School Website
Crich Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christian Orridge	School Lane Crich Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5DF 01773852384 School Website
Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Layhe-Humphreys	14 Clifton Road Matlock Bath Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PW 01629582862 School Website
Wirksworth C Of E Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Joanne Poyser	Greenway Croft North End Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4FG 01629822453 School Website
Anthony Gell School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Malcolm Kelly	Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4DX 01629825577 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whatstandwell Cromford Road, Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HE 1.23 Miles

Cromford Lea Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5JJ 1.55 Miles

Matlock Bath Dale Road, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 5JA 2.33 Miles

Ambergate Midland Terrace, Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2EN 3.10 Miles

Matlock Station Yard, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA 3.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Deejay Taxis 01629 822072 10 Ridgewood Drive, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RJ 1.33 Miles
Cross Dales Taxis 01629 820028 6 King Edward Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4FE 1.95 Miles
Matlock Taxis 01629 584195 Brunswood Mount/Brunswood Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PA 2.39 Miles
Fox Cars 01629 583333 20 Matlock Green, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3BT 2.86 Miles
J B Taxis 01246 280909 John Hadfield House/Dale Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RD 2.99 Miles
Matlock Cab 01629 583539 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NF 3.27 Miles
M Js Wirksworth Taxis 01629 826060 1 Dimple Crescent, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PJ 3.38 Miles
Direct Travel 01773 832111 34 Strettea Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6EJ 4.87 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01773 880880 25 Coronation Av, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1ER 4.91 Miles
Belper Cars 01773 828384 18 Bullsmoor Belper, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FT 5.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Longway Bank No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Lea Bridge Post Office Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane Holloway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Peak Junction No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holloway Post Office Box Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nightingale Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whatstandwell Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whatstandwell Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderwasley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crich Carr No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malt Shovel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Intake Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Holloway Surgery 01629 534763	Mill Lane Holloway Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5AQ
Crich Medical Practice 01773 852966	Crich Medical Centre Oakwell Drive, Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5PB
Hannage Brook Medical Centre 01629 822434	Hannage Brook Medical Ctr Hannage Way,Off Waterlane Wirksworth Derbyshire DE4 4JG
South Dales Healthcare Ltd 01629 822434	Hannage Brook Medical Ctr Water Lane Wirksworth Derbyshire DE4 4JG
Lime Grove Medical Centre 01629 581586	Lime Grove Medical Centre Lime Grove Walk Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3FD

Local Stores

Petrol Harrison Drv
Harrison Drive
Wirksworth
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 4FG
01629 823486
Store Website
2.21 miles

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SPAR Two Dales
SPAR PFS
Warney Road
Darley Dale
Matlock
DE4 2EW
01629 733746
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Derbyshire Veterinary Services T/A Mcmurtry &Amp; Harding Veterinary Surgeons
8 St John Street Wirksworth Matlock Derbyshire DE4 4DR 01629 823034 enquiries@mcmurtryandharding.co.uk Website 2.28 miles
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Medivet Matlock / Peak Veterinary Ltd
113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ 01629 582844 matlock@medivet.co.uk 2.79 miles
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Derwent Valley Vets Ltd
The Boat House 110 Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3PP 01629 55666 derwentvalleyvets.co.uk Website 2.89 miles

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Quietus Vet - Caring Pet Euthanasia
3 Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL 01773 404 063 help@quietusvet.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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Marshall &Amp; Till (Belper) Ltd
20/22 Campbell Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1AP 01773 822 591 Website 5.39 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Unit 3, Goods Wharf Goods Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1UU 01773 829 544 contact@riversidevetsbelper.co.uk Website 5.73 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Crich Tramway Village
Tramway Museum Which Is Fascinating In Itself. Dogs Are Made Most Welcome Even For Rides In The Trams, But There Is Also Walks Along The Tramway. A Kids Play Area As Well As Picnic Areas. Plaistow Green Rd Lancashire 1.62 miles Matlock

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Shining Cliff Woods
A Nice Quiet Woods To Walk The Dog. I’Ve Never Met Them But There Are Bikes That Ride Past So Be Careful. It Is Hilly And Uneven So Unsuitable For Some. Multiple Places To Park For Free Off-Road But Sometimes Can Be Busy. More Walks In The Winter When The Ferns Haven’T Grown Up And Blocked The Paths Alderwasley Belper DE56 2RE 2.19 miles Places To Park On Jackass Lane And Higg Lane

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Stoney Wood
We Visited Stoney Wood Whilst Staying In Wirksworth. Walkable From The Village Or Park Close By. This Place Is Part Of A Millennium Wood Planted In An Old Quarry. Great For A Short Walk To Stretch The Legs. Go Up The Steep Hill To Find The Star Disc At The Top. Dogs Can Run Free, Lots Of Space, Grass, Winding Tracks And Trees For Exploring And Sniffing. Seems Like A Local Dog Walking Spot. Lovely Views Over The Dale From The Top. Walk Into The Village Whilst You Are There And Walk Up To The Puzzle Gardens Area For Cute Lanes And Cottages. Your Dog Will Get Lots Of Exercise From The Hills! Stoney Wood Wirksworth Greenhill Wirksworth 2.27 miles Take The Road Up Towards Middleton. Past The Pub. Just On The Outskirts Of The Town.

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Middleton Top
Walk The Derbyshire Dales Along The High Peak Trail. We Chose To Start At Middleton Top But There's Many Other Points To Jump On. The Former Railway Line Runs For 17.5Miles. There Are Toilets And Oaid Parking, Plus Cafe At Middleton Top. We Walked Towards Black Rocks. Its About 1-2 Miles, Downhill. Be Aware, It'll Make You Puff On The Way Back Up! The Track Is Stoney, Wide And Goes From Flat To Hilly, Open Views Across The Valley To Tree Lined. The Lune Has Signposts Charting The History Along The Way. Dogs Don't Have To Be On Leads But There Are Bikes! Our Dog Loved It. We Enjoyed The Spectacular Views. Middleton Top Incline And Engine House Middleton 2.73 miles Signed Posted. Head To Middleton Near Wirksworth.

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Carsington Water
Carsington Water Is A Reservoir Operated By Severn Trent Water, Located In Derbyshire, On The Doorstep Of The Peak District National Park. It Is An Area With A Good Amount Of Wildlife, With A Wildlife Centre And Bird Hides Along The Route. The Walk Itself Is Relatively Easy, In Terms Of Level Walking Through Fields And Woodland. DE6 1ST 5.45 miles Leave M1 At Junction 28, Signposted Derby. Leave A38 For The A610 Towards Ambergate. At A6, Turn Right To Matlock, Then Left Onto B5035 To Wirksworth. At T-Junction With B5023, Turn Right & Then Left To Re-Join The B5035, And Continue For 4-Miles.

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Nine Ladies Stanton Moor
Lovely Walk, Sandy Paths- Can Be A Little Uneven But Mainly Flat. The Trail Isn’T Marked So Just Research The Route First But Most Paths Lead Back In A Circle. Richmond Hill Main St Birchover Matlock DE4 2BN 6.46 miles There Is A Carpark Near The Campsite But You Can Also Park Near The Druids Inn

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Weather Forecast

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