Cromford Incline is a former railway incline in Cromford, Derbyshire. Historically on the Cromford and High Peak Railway. The incline was one of six inclines along the entire line from Cromford to Whaley Bridge in High Peak, Derbyshire. The incline was opened in 1830 and was in use until 1967 when the entire line from Whaley Bridge to Middleton was closed. With the section to Cromford closing in 1963. Today, the incline is used as part of the High Peak Trail. Cromford Incline was also 1 in 9 gradient. Like the other ones along the former railway.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Cromford and High Peak Railway". www.pittdixon.go-plus.net. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "Cromford Incline to Middleton top - Review of Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail, Peak District National Park, England". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Cromford & High Peak Railway". The Goyt Valley. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  4. ↑ "MDR9380 - Site of Cromford Top Engine House, Cromford Incline, Cromford and High Peak Railway, Bauston Tor, Cromford - Derbyshire Historic Environment Record". her.derbyshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
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