Where do you park for High Peak Trail?

You can access the trail from High Peak Junction and Cromford Wharf, Black Rocks and Middleton Top where car parking is available (charges apply). There are regular bus services and railway stations at nearby Cromford, Whatstandwell and Ambergate.

Is Middleton top open?

The Middleton Top Engine House is open to the public on certain weekends throughout the year. The countryside centre sells a range of books, maps, leaflets and gifts, along with hot and cold drinks, ice creams and snacks.

Can you sleep in your car in the Peak District?

Overnight parking is permitted in the Sylvan coach park for coaches, lorries and motorhomes, Edale and Castleton village car parks for coaches and motorhomes. While overnight parking is allowed, customers must leave their vehicles and not sleep in them.

What is Middleton top?

Middleton Top, as you might expect, is at the top of a hill and offers delightful views of the surrounding countryside. This site has a visitor centre, gift shop and cycle hire centre, car park, toilets and picnic area.

How long does the Tissington Trail take?

2.5 hours
The trail is 13 miles in total and should take an average walker 2.5 hours with stops along the way. If cycling is more your sport of choice, expect the trail to take just over an hour. View the Tissington Trail map here.

How do I get to the Middleton Top Trail?

The Trail can be accessed from Black Rocks, Cromford Wharf and High Peak Junction as well, where parking and facilities are available. With excellent Cycle Hire at Middleton Top you can enjoy a short ride or a longer more challenging outing through the breathtaking scenery.

What is the High Peak Trail?

It’s a traffic-free trail suitable for walkers, cyclists and horse riders passing through some of Derbyshire’s finest countryside. For those wishing to explore the trails further, the High Peak Trail joins the Tissington Trail at Parsley Hay.

Why visit Middleton Top visitor centre and cycle hire?

Middleton Top Visitor Centre and Cycle Hire near Wirksworth, offers easy access onto the High Peak Trail and amazing views of the surrounding countryside. A venue for all seasons, to walk, cycle and horse ride, the High Peak Trail can be enjoyed by everyone, with an abundance of wildflowers in the summer months.