Black Rocks – Cromford

Would you like a dog walk that is pretty much all off lead? This walk offers stunning views and a mix of moorland walking and woodland walking. You need to try Black Rocks – Cromford.

Black Rocks is managed by the Forestry Commission and has a pay and display car park.

Dog walks around Black Rock

You’ll find a visitors centre with toilets in the car park, and two waymarked walks which can be followed.

I found a great leaflet that’s published by Derbyshire County Council and shows the two way Black Rocks marked walks.

You can access the High Peak Trail directly from the car park. You have the option to either turn left and walk down the hill towards High Peak Junction and the Cromford Canal (approx. 0.75 miles). Alternatively you can turn right and head towards Middleton Top (approx. 1.25 miles).

However there are several footpaths situated in the same woodlands, so you can pretty much make up your own walks. If you have a trawl on the internet, you can find walks that incorporate the Black Rock site but also Cromford itself and the nearby Cromford Canal.

If you prefer a walk which means that the dog can be off the lead for most of the time, then stay within the boundaries of the woodland

You can also check our Weekend dog walk from Cromford, if you like to see an additional dog walk that we’d recommend in the area.

Refreshments near Black Rock

There are refreshments in the car park at Black Rock, as well as toilets. However, you’ll also find refreshment stops at High Peak Junction where you can sit outside at picnic tables. If you decide to walk to Middleton Top, you’ll find the Rising Sun nearby, which is dog friendly.

Dog Friendly pubs in Matlock

If you’d like to discover some dog friendly pubs nearby, you can check our dog friendly pubs near matlock page to find out more.

Dog Friendly Cafes Matlock

Alternatively, Matlock has plenty of dog friendly cafes that you can visit. You can check our list of dog friendly cafes in Matlock.