Matlock

England · Derbyshire · Peak District & Derbyshire

Walks from Matlock, Derbyshire

📍 Peak District & Derbyshire
Limestone gorge, wooded hillsides, canal towpath
17 routes available
Easy to Moderate
Free to access

🥾17 RoutesAvailable
⛰Easy to ModerateDifficulty
📅Year-roundBest Months
🚗MatlockStart Point

Matlock and Matlock Bath occupy a dramatic limestone gorge on the River Derwent, where the Peak District meets the rolling countryside of east Derbyshire. The towering limestone crags above Matlock Bath give a surprisingly Alpine feel, and the surrounding area is rich in walking of all kinds.

Matlock offers good accommodation and services with access to the southern White Peak, Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the approach to the Limestone Way, making it a useful southern gateway to the Peak District.

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17 Walks from Matlock

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Matlock via Height of Abraham and ?

Distance: 3.8 Miles Time: 2 hours 13 minutes Elevation: 36 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly A
Distance: 3.8 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 36 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 13 minutes
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Matlock via Bonsail and Tansley

Distance: 12.8 Miles Time: 6 hours 49 minutes Elevation: 1083 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 12.8 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 1083 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 6 hours 49 minutes
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Walk Lumsdale

Distance: 4.3 Miles Time: 2 hours 07 minutes Elevation: 2953 Feet Terrain: Off-Road Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 4.3 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Off-Road
Elevation: 2953 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 07 minutes
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Map - Cromford fo Ambergate Via Cromford Canal
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Cromford fo Ambergate Via Cromford Canal

Distance: 5.8 Miles Time: 2 hours 27 minutes Elevation: 604 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A moderately
Distance: 5.8 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 604 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
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Map - Matlock to Belper via Midshires Way
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Matlock to Belper via Midshires Way

Distance: 12.1 Miles Time: 6 hours 01 minutes Elevation: 1542 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly A
Distance: 12.1 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 1542 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 6 hours 01 minutes
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Map - Chatsworth Park via Baslow
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Chatsworth Park via Baslow

Distance: 10.4 Miles Time: 4 hours 53 minutes Elevation: 269 Feet Terrain: Off-Road Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A moderately
Distance: 10.4 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Off-Road
Elevation: 269 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 4 hours 53 minutes
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Matlock Walk

Distance: 5.2 Miles Time: 2 hours 58 minutes Elevation: 551 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 5.2 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 551 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 58 minutes
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Map - Cromford Station to Matlock Station via Scarthin
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Cromford Station To Matlock Station Via Scarthin

Distance: 3.4 Miles Time: 1 hour 51 minutes Elevation: 863 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly A
Distance: 3.4 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 863 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 1 hour 51 minutes
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Mat Double Loop

Distance: 12.4 Miles Time: 6 hours 36 minutes Elevation: 1417 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly A
Distance: 12.4 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 1417 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 6 hours 36 minutes
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Map - Matlock to Ashbourne via Monyash
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Matlock to Ashbourne via Monyash

Distance: 27.1 Miles Time: 12 hours 36 minutes Elevation: 1594 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock Matlock
Distance: 27.1 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 1594 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 12 hours 36 minutes
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Map - Chatsworth Park via Beeley
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Chatsworth Park via Beeley

Distance: 7.0 Miles Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Elevation: 692 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 7.0 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 692 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
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Map - Matlock via Cromford and Matlock
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Matlock via Cromford and Matlock

Distance: 6.3 Miles Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Elevation: 420 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 6.3 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 420 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
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Saturday Lumsdale Walk

Distance: 7.6 Miles Time: 3 hours 46 minutes Elevation: 128 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A hilly circular walking route,
Distance: 7.6 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 128 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 3 hours 46 minutes
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Map - Chatsworth via Baslow
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Chatsworth via Baslow

Distance: 6.2 Miles Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Elevation: 4003 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A moderately
Distance: 6.2 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Ending Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 4003 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
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RowsWalk

Distance: 7.4 Miles Time: 3 hours 23 minutes Elevation: 528 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A moderately
Distance: 7.4 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 528 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 3 hours 23 minutes
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Matlock Bath Loop

Distance: 4.4 Miles Time: 2 hours 32 minutes Elevation: 102 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock Matlock
Distance: 4.4 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 102 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
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Matlock To Chesterfield

Distance: 12.9 Miles Time: 5 hours 55 minutes Elevation: 630 Feet Terrain: Mixed Start Point: Matlock End Point: Matlock A moderately
Distance: 12.9 miles
Starting Point: Matlock
Terrain Type: Mixed
Elevation: 630 Feet
OS Map: OS Explorer
Walking Time: 5 hours 55 minutes
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At a Glance

Walks available17 routes
DifficultyEasy to Moderate
Best monthsYear-round
TerrainLimestone gorge, wooded hillsides, canal towpath
CountyDerbyshire
Dogs welcome✓ Yes

Getting There

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Matlock, Derbyshire
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Several town centre car parks. Train from Derby. Matlock station on the Derby–Matlock line

Food & Drink

Temple Hotel, various cafés in Matlock Bath

Notable Walks Nearby

  • High Tor
  • Heights of Abraham circuit
  • Cromford Canal
  • Black Rocks
  • Riber Castle
  • Via Gellia

🗺 OS Map Reference

Walking around Matlock is covered by OS Explorer 259. Recommended for all routes in this area.

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Long Distance Trails Nearby

  • Derwent Valley Heritage Way
  • Limestone Way

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