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High Peak Trail
The High Peak Trail runs between Dowlow, 5 miles SE of Buxton and High Peak Junction, NE of Ashbourne, a distance of almost 18 miles.
OS Landranger Map 119
To Buxton
Dowlow, the end of the High Peak Trail
Black Rocks
High Peak Junction
A515
A5012
A6
It is important to note that although the track is relatively flat, it climbs several hundred feet between the High Peak Junction and Dowlow (nr. Buxton) at the end of the trail.
Refreshments are available at Parsley Hay, Middleton Top and High Peak Junction (opening times vary).
Cycles for people with special needs are available to hire from Parsley Hay. Click here for further details.
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Denotes steep inclines
Each section is covered separately with accompanying photos and details of track surfaces and facilities available.
Parsley Hay to Hurdlow
Hurdlow to Dowlow
Parsley Hay to Friden
Friden to Minninglow
Minninglow to the Hopton Top Incline (1½ miles west of Middleton Top
Middleton Top to the base of Hopton Top Incline
The track is accessible at all points marked
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