Middleton Top engine house sits at the higher end of the railway incline that starts far below at High Peak Junction on the Cromford canal. There's a small visitor centre selling snacks and ice creams, a bike hire centre, picnic area, and of course the engine house looking dark and mysterious in this rural setting.
If you're interested in the technology of the Industrial Revolution the winding engine can be found running on certain weekends - it doesn't pull up or lower trains down the incline these days though. If you're not interested, it's a lovely spot for views looking south towards Derby or for walks and cycle rides along the old railway.
The track is now lined with wild flowers - a far cry from the days when actually in use.
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