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High Peak Trail: Friden, Newhaven Tunnel and Hurdlow Bridge

Derbyshire

Distance
8.3 mi
Est. time
4h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

An approximately eight-mile return along the High Peak Trail, starting at the public pay-and-display car park at Friden. Take the short pedestrian link from the car park onto the former railway and turn northwest towards Parsley Hay. Stay on the signed High Peak Trail throughout.

The route crosses limestone farmland, passes through the short Newhaven Tunnel beneath the A515 and reaches the meeting of the High Peak and Tissington trails near Parsley Hay. Keep on the High Peak Trail towards Hurdlow, rather than taking the Tissington branch south. Continue through the railway cuttings and open fields to the bridge carrying the trail over the road south of Hurdlow. Turn back immediately after this bridge and retrace the same trail to Friden. The walk does not continue to Hurdlow station car park.

Mostly firm compacted or gravel railway paths with gentle gradients. Allow about four hours including pauses. The open sections can be windy, and the tunnel and shaded surfaces can be damp. Share the trail with cyclists and horse riders and take care at the car park. Parsley Hay is the main facilities stop; check current opening times before relying on refreshments. Bring water and a layer for the weather. Parking charges apply at Friden; follow the signs and do not park on verges or stay overnight.

Route and access information checked against the Peak District National Park High Peak and Tissington Trails map, its current trail and closure pages, and Derbyshire County Council trail information.

Walk details

County
Derbyshire
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
8.3 mi (13.3 km)
Est. time
4h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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