About Cromford
Cromford
The lovely village of Cromford lies on the edge of the Peak District, in the Derwent Valley between Matlock and Wirksworth. It is perhaps best known for its connection with the renowned industrialist Richard Arkwright, who built Cromford Mills in 1771. Cromford is an ancient settlement, mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 as an outlying region of Wirksworth. Initially a peaceful, small village, it boomed during the Industrial Revolution, when its geographical size, population and prosperity increased vastly.
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Where is Cromford?
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Cromford, Matlock, UK
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Carsington Water Circular (8 miles)
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Robin Hood's Stride (2.7 miles)
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High Peak Trail via Minninglow Hill (3 miles)
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Youlgreave via Lathkill Dale (7.6 miles)
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Chatsworth and Edensor Walk (3.8 miles)
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Tissington Walk via Parwich (4 miles) test
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Bakewell Walk via Ashford-in-the-Water (6 miles)
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